995.4.144: Microscope Cover Glasses in Box, 20th Cent.
Additional Images
Image No. 2618 ; Photographer: Helen Kingsley
Object Description
Cylindrical wooden box with lift off lid. Contains 15 square microscope slide cover sheets, fragment of wrapping with '#2 - 22' printed in black ink and a wad of cotton wool. '18 US 5 41 9' is stamped on the base.
Object Classification
Accession Number: 995.4.144
Collection: Diagnostic, Laboratory
Date: 20th Cent.
Object Dimensions
- Height: 3.9 cm
- Diameter: 4.5 cm
Object Parts
- a) Lidded box
- b) Cover glasses x 15
- c) Wrapper fragment for cover glasses
Object Materials
- cotton wool,
- glass,
- paper,
- printing ink,
- wood
Acquisition Detail
- 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.
