2006.185.1: Ampoules in Case, 20th Cent.

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2006.185.1: Ampoules in Case.
Image No. 2859 ; Photographer: Helen Kingsley

Object Description

Physician's pocket ampoule case with purple velvet lining and metal popper fasteners to hold 12 ampoules, containing 7 ampoules:1cc. Camphor in Oil [3grs.] No.4, 3 x 1cc Adrenalin chloride solution No.88, 3 x 1cc Digifortis No.173. 'MANLEY FINKLESTEIN, MD. COMPLIMENTS OF D. J. BERRYHILL' in embossed gold lettering on internal lid surface. Ampoule leaflet included. 5 ampoules and ampoule knife missing. Given dimensions are for closed case.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 2006.185.1
Collection: Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Date: 20th Cent.

Object Dimensions

  • Length: 15.5 cm
  • Height: 2 cm
  • Width: 6.8 cm

Object Parts

  • a) Case with partial purple lining and popper fasteners
  • b) Ampoule containing 1cc. Camphor in Oil
  • c) Ampoule containing 1cc Adrenalin chloride solution
  • d) Ampoule containing 1cc Adrenalin chloride solution
  • e) Ampoule containing 1cc Adrenalin chloride solution
  • f) Ampoule containing 1cc Digifortis
  • g) Ampoule containing 1cc Digifortis
  • h) Ampoule containing 1cc Digifortis
  • i) Leaflet

Object Materials

  • coating,
  • drug-liquid,
  • glass,
  • gold print,
  • leather,
  • paper,
  • poison-liquid,
  • printing ink,
  • steel,
  • velvet

Acquisition Detail

  • Manufacturer: Parke, Davis & Co. Inc.