993.1005.1: Syringe Kit, 1930-1959

Additional Images

993.1005.1: Syringe Kit.
Image No. 1226 ; Photographer: Helen Kingsley

Object Description

Hinged wooden case with M.D. U.S.A. stamped on lid in silver lettering. Case contents: removable lining plates held in place by 2 small screws each [3 missing] with clips attached holding 2cc graduated glass syringe barrel with glass plunger stem, 2 sharp pointed needles and 4 empty glass tubes of tabloids with labels and cork stoppers [one tube broken and without stopper]. Each tube contained 20 hypodermic tablets [now empty]; strychnine sulfate 1/60 grain [1.1 mg.], atropine sulfate 1/100 gr., morphine sulfate U.S.P. ⅛ grain [0.0081 gm.] and morphine sulphate.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 993.1005.1
Collection: Surgery, General
Date: 1930-1959

Object Dimensions

  • Length: 9 cm
  • Height: 3 cm
  • Width: 5.6 cm

Object Parts

  • a) Hinged case with front catch, and internal holding clips attached to removable lining plates
  • b) 2cc graduated syringe barrel
  • c) Plunger stem
  • d) Needle 'RUSTLESS' & '26' stamped into hub
  • e) Needle '165' & 'Lilly' stamped into hub
  • f) Stoppered tube labelled 'ATROPINE SULFATE 1/100 GR.'
  • g) Stoppered tube labelled 'STRYCHNINE SULFATE 1/60 GRAIN (1.1 mg.)'
  • h) Stoppered tube labelled 'MORPHINE SULFATE U.S.P. ⅛ GRAIN (0.0081 Gm.)
  • i) Broken tube with torn label 'MORPHINE SULPHATE'

Object Materials

  • copper alloy,
  • cork,
  • cotton wool,
  • glass,
  • metal,
  • paper,
  • plating,
  • printing ink,
  • wood

Acquisition Detail

  • Manufacturer of part g) : John Wyeth & Brother Inc. (& Part h)
  • Manufacturer of part f) : Hance Bros. & White Co.
  • Manufacturer: Becton, Dickinson & Co. (syringe)
  • Supplier of part i) : The Fraser Tablet Co.
  • Owner: Mr. George Dalziel
  • History of Use: Belonged to George Dalziel a bush pilot in Northern B.C. and Yukon 1933-1959.