2006.185.1: Ampoules in Case, 20th Cent.
Additional Images
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.
