Record

Reference NumberCSFH/9/195
TitleDressing Tray
Date1900-1949
Creator NameFannin, Medical supply company, 1829-
DescriptionThis is a dressing tray made of white ceramic.
It has a rectangular shape with a spout at one corner and sloping sides with angled corners.
The bottom is stamped in black ink with "Fannin & Co," although it is hardly readable except for "Dublin." It is also embossed with "10 x 8," indicating the measurements in inches. One short side is chipped at the rim.

Dressing trays were commonly used for organising medical supplies, holding and transporting materials for wound care, and preparing medications.
Extent1 item
Dimensions275mm x 65mm x 310mm
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameTray
TermGeneral Surgery -- Instrumentation
General Surgery -- Instrumentation
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/3213Fannin & Co. Ltd.; 1829-; medical supply company1829-
DS/UK/64Dublin; Cork Street Fever Hospital; 1801-19531801-1953
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