| Reference Number | MIMM/2009-1/143 |
| Title | Cooper Rose's Vaccinator |
| Date | 1850-1899 |
| Creator Name | Fannin, Medical supply company, 1829- |
| Description | This is a Cooper Rose's Vaccinator, a medical instrument used for administering vaccinations in the late 19th century. It is made by Fannin, as engraved, of electro-plated metal. The main body is composed of the scarificator, including sharp teeth for incision and introduction of the vaccine, arranged in a circle, with its catch and lid on one end. On the other end, there is a detachable spatula.
Signs of wear and tear are visible. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Dimensions | 125mm x 5mm |
| Digital Collections | View online in our digital collections |
| Copyright | Free to use under the terms of the Creative Commons Licence Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) |
| Credit Line | Royal College of Physicians of Ireland |
| Object Name | Vaccinator |
| Term | Public Health |
| Vaccines |
| Vaccination -- instrumentation |