Record

Reference NumberREAD/249
TitleSyringe
Date1875-1925
DescriptionPewter syringe, consisting of a cylindrical, tube-shaped item made of pewter, ending with a hole at the narrower tip and a finger ring at the other. The finger ring can be removed by twisting, revealing a barrel and piston, featuring horsehair threat wrapped around it. Unmarked and unscaled.
Extent1 item
Dimensions160mm x 25mm
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameSyringe
TermDrug Therapy -- Instrumentation
Gynaecology -- Instrumentation
General Practice -- Instrumentation
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/1977Thomas Read & Co; 1744-1997; Surgical instrument makers1744-1997
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