FC/5/3/2 | Professor F. Verzár | One letter from Professor F. Verzár to Oliver FitzGerald. The letter is undated but it refers to rationing of food and lack of petrol within Basel, Switzerland. The letter also mentions a restriction on travel, which suggest it was composed during World War Two. | [1940s] |
MIMM/2016-9-1 | Record Syringe in Box | Paper box, internally lined with cardboard and containing a original record syringe. Box is entirely in French, but states the syringe can hold 10cm cubed of liquid. It also states the brand is Wander, with the name Dr A. Wander indicated. This corresponds to Dr Albert Wander, son of the original founder of the company, who continued and perfected his father's work. They worked to develop a malt extract that would be a lifesaver for the very young and sick. | 1900-1949 |
MIMM/2017-5/34 | Socorex Record Syringe | The Socorex record syringe, with a 2ml capacity, is packaged in its original blue cardboard casing. On one short side of the removable lid, a white label indicates “2ml. RECORD 40min” along with the handwritten number “[10/6].” Inside the packaging, the syringe and needle are separately packed from the steel twisting mechanism used to secure the plunger to the syringe. The glass syringe itself features a brown ink scale, ranging from 1ml to 2ml. Additional markings include “SOCOREX,” “200 °C,” and “SWISS MADE.” The syringe has a fixed plunger that cannot be removed, and it features a metal tip designed for push-fit attachment of the record needle. The hypodermic needle is push-fit on the non-sharp end and contains an internal cleaning wire. | 1925-1975 |
MIMM/2017-5/35 | Socorex Record Syringe | The Socorex record syringe, with a 2ml capacity, is packaged in its original white and turquoise cardboard casing. On one short sides of case, there are the writings “SOCOREX RECORD 200° 2ml”. On the long sides, the syringe is depicted along with the brand logo, and directions for sterilisation "Sterilisation up to 200° C (392° F)" Inside the packaging, the syringe is wrapped in paper. The glass syringe itself features a brown ink scale, ranging from 1ml to 2ml. Additional markings include “SOCOREX,” “200 °C,” and “SWISS MADE.” The syringe has a plunger that can be removed, and it features a metal tip designed for push-fit attachment of the record needle. | 1950-1999 |
MIMM/2018-3/14 | Spirit Proof Case | Spirit-proof case, consisting of a metal container with a twistable cap. Inside is a spring-loaded tray that holds a syringe, made of a clear glass barrel, a metal nozzle, and piston syringe marked "Socorex Swiss Made". The set includes three push-fit needles. Incomplete, as one needle is missing. | 1925-1975 |
MIMM/2018-5-17 | Socorex Insulin Record Syringe | The Socorex record syringe, with a 1ml capacity, is packaged in its original white and turquoise cardboard casing. On one short tuck-in flap, there are the words “SOCOREX RECORD 200° 1ml Insulin”. On the long sides, the syringe is depicted along with the brand logo, and directions for sterilisation: “Sterilisation up to 200° C (392° F)” and “Swiss Made”.
Inside the packaging, the syringe is wrapped in thin paper. The glass syringe itself features a brown ink scale, ranging from 0 to 1ml. Additional markings include 0 to 50 units, “SOCOREX,” “200 °C,” and “SWISS MADE.” The syringe has a plunger that can be removed, and it features a metal tip designed for push-fit attachment of the record needle. | 1925-1975 |
MIMM/2018-5-22 | Socorex Hypodermic Needles | The ochre-enameled tin case houses nine out of the twelve hypodermic needles, each securely held in place. The case’s lid bears an inscription, in black and red ink: “hypodermic Needles Stainless Steel 2R2 Socorex Made in Switzerland Record N." and "1 DOZ” This is accompanied by the company logo of “Socorex”. Some corrosion is present.
Inside the box, a metal tray is covered with residues of plastic film and features needle holders, where the needles are secured in the slot. These needles were designed to be a push-fit for the original Record syringes, size 14. Each needle is engraved with the number 14 on one side, and with "Socorex Swiss" on the other, at the end that fits into the syringe. Two of them still have the cleaning wire inside.
Hypodermic needles are used to either inject fluids into the body or withdraw them, and these particular needles were specifically designed for the original Record syringes, patented by Dewitt & Hertz. | 1925-1975 |
MIMM/2018-5-24 | Aiguilles Hypodermic Needles | The tin case houses a full set of twelve hypodermic needles, each securely held in place and covered with a clear plastic wrap. The case’s lid bears an inscription in blue ink: “Aiguilles Hypodermiques Acier Inoxydable Stainless Steel Medinox Made in Switzerland Hypodermic Needles.” This is accompanied by “1DZ” on one bottom corner and a black stamp “12.”
Inside the box, a metal tray features the holders where the needles are secured in the slot. These needles were designed to be a push-fit for the original Record syringes. Each needle is engraved with the number 12 at the end that fits into the syringe. The set is completed with a bundle of cleaning wires.
Hypodermic needles are used to either inject fluids into the body or withdraw them, and these particular needles were specifically designed for the original Record syringes, patented by Dewitt & Hertz. | 1925-1975 |
MIMM/2021-8/237 | Syringe Jar | Clear glass jar with a tin lid, containing a metal rack for four hypodermic syringes in solution. Three syringes are present: 1 ml and 10 ml by Everett (Britain), and 5 cc by Rocket (Switzerland). Tray engraved with Clarke & Co., Belfast. Each syringe has a clear glass body with a graded scale, metal tip, and piston. | 1925-1975 |