993.1008.1: Hypodermic Case, 1891-1940

Additional Images

993.1008.1: Hypodermic Case.
Image No. 1236 ; Photographer: Helen Kingsley

Object Description

Hinged case with lift-out frame containing metal syringe with semi-round graduated [20ml] piston rod, 2 regular pointed needles in holders, 1 holder, 2 empty glass tubes of tabloids with cork stopper, No.88 morphine tartrate [16mgm.] and No.30 Digitalin [amorphous] gr. 1/100 [0.00065 gm]. Manufacturer's details ' BAILEY LONDON' stamped into case lid and piston rod thumb rest.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 993.1008.1
Collection: Surgery, General
Date: 1891-1940

Object Dimensions

  • Length: 7.8 cm
  • Height: 2 cm
  • Width: 3.5 cm

Object Parts

  • a) Case with lift-out frame
  • b) Syringe
  • c) Needle with holder
  • d) Needle with holder
  • e) Needle holder
  • f) Labeled empty tube of tabloids 'Digitalin'
  • g) Labeled empty tube of tabloids 'Morphine Tartrate'

Object Materials

  • cork,
  • glass,
  • metal,
  • paper,
  • plating,
  • printing ink,
  • steel

Acquisition Detail

  • Manufacturer: W.H. Bailey & Son
  • Manufacturer of part f) : Burroughs Wellcome & Co. (and part g)
  • Owner: Dr. James C. Farish
  • History of Use: Used by Dr. James C. Farish [1865-1952] a leading eye, ears, nose and throat specialists. Practiced in New Westminster then moved to Vancouver in 1901.