995.4.11: Bacterial Vaccines in Case, c. 1937
Additional Images
Image No. 2006 ; Photographer: Helen Kingsley
Object Description
Folded case held closed by popper, inside are 4 bottles with rubber stoppers containing 12½ cc bacterial vaccine for Gonococcus, Influenza, Acne and Stapphylococcus. A metal pocket syringe holder with pocket clip attached; 'American' stamped into clip surface and 'SHERMANS BACTERINS DETROIT' stamped into lid base. A rectangular cube of blue-grey sharpening stone [pumice] with 'Sherman Vaccines' printed on surface in red, in a holder, and a sheet of directions to its use. The labels on the bacterial vaccine bottles have the expiry date: month, day and year, quantity held in the bottle [12½ cc], contents, and vaccine number [SHERMAN'S 22, 38, 49 and 50].
Object Classification
Accession Number: 995.4.11
Collection: Public Health & Hygiene
Date: c. 1937
Object Dimensions
- Length: 9.5 cm
- Height: 3.6 cm
- Width: 14.3 cm
Object Parts
- a) Case
- b) Pocket syringe holder
- c) Lid for pocket syringe holder
- d) Bacterial vaccine bottle
- e) Bacterial vaccine bottle
- f) Bacterial vaccine bottle
- g) Bacterial vaccine bottle
- h) Holder for sharpening stone
- i) Sharpening stone
- j) Directions sheet for sharpening stone
Object Materials
- chrome plate,
- copper alloy,
- drug-liquid,
- glass,
- leather,
- leatherette,
- paper,
- plating,
- printing ink,
- pumice,
- rubber,
- steel,
- wood
Acquisition Detail
- Manufacturer: Sherman Bacterin Laboratory
- Owner: Dr. Andrew Davidson
- History of Use: Used by Dr Andrew Davidson [1885-1972] a military doctor [Captain] and a noted dermatologist who served in both WW1 and WW2. Invented PULHEMS system for classification of soldiers.
