995.4.148: Microscope Cover Slips in Box, 1951-1970

Additional Images

995.4.148: Microscope Cover Slips in Box.
Image No. 2616 ; Photographer: Helen Kingsley

Object Description

Small cubed green plastic box to fit single column of glass cover slips. Flip top lid with brown lettering ' GLASCO MADE WITH CARE NON-CORROSIVE MICROSCOPE COVER GLASS HALF OUNCE NO.2 22MM SQ'. Squares of card used to protect glass in case.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 995.4.148
Collection: Diagnostic, Laboratory
Date: 1951-1970

Object Dimensions

  • Height: 2.2 cm
  • Width: 2.9 cm
  • Depth: 2.8 cm

Object Parts

Object Materials

  • card,
  • cardboard,
  • glass,
  • plastic

Acquisition Detail

  • Manufacturer: Glasco Products Co.
  • Patent Country: U.S.Patent Number: 2570341 [hinge for containers]
  • 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.