Record

Reference NumberREAD/177
TitleCaustic Case
Date1875-1925
DescriptionMetal caustic case, cylindrical in form with two push-fit lids. One end opens to reveal a compartment housing a vaccinator and clear glass hollow tubes (known as capillary blood collection tubes), while the opposite end contains a fitted vaccinator/spatula that can be removed and replaced with the other by screwing it in.
Extent1 item
Dimensions115mm x 8mm
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameCase
TermVaccination -- Instrumentation
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/1977Thomas Read & Co; 1744-1997; Surgical instrument makers1744-1997
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