Reference NumberMIMM/2009-1/105
TitleHypodermic Needle in Glass Tube
Date1900-1949
DescriptionThe clear glass tube, featuring a cotton stopper, contains a hypodermic needle. This needle is made of steel and features a push fit into the detachable port, which was meant to be push-fit on the syringe. The needle itself is engraved with the number 20, indicating the size. Some cotton was placed inside the glass tube.

Signs of wear and tear are present.
Extent1 item
DimensionsTube: 80mm x 10mm
Needl: 30mm x 5mm
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameNeedles
TermGeneral Surgery -- Instrumentation
Needles
Injections
Hypodermic Syringes
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/5768Murnane; John I. (1888-1969); Physician1888-1969
DS/UK/5769Murnane; Irene Alice (1903-2006); Locum Doctor1903-2006
DS/UK/2271Sexton; William Henry (1894-1961); physician1894-1961
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