Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Bag, Medicine |
Catalog Number |
1982.17 |
Date |
ca. 1920 |
Material(s) |
Leather; |
Dimensions |
H-5 W-9.5 D-6.5 inches |
Description |
This is a black leather medical bag. It is rectangular with a metal lock and leather handle on the front. On the inside of the lid is a compartment with a metal clasp. To the right of that are three metal clasps for tubes. The bottom of the case has ten metal clasps or clamps for holding glass tubes. The case contains: nine (9) large glass tubes with cork stoppers, three (3) very small glass tubes or vials with cork stoppers, one (1) plastic syringe, one (1) glass and metal syringe, one (1) thermometer in a chrome case with chain, three (3) paper envelopes for pills. The envelopes are printed with the text "STROW DRUG COMPANY/REG. 706/BENTON, KY." Also inside the case are six (6) miscellaneous metal measures and an aluminum case that contains one (1) syringe, two (2) needles and four (4) very small vials or glass tubes with cork stoppers. |
Collection |
Martha Jane Stone Collection |
Subjects |
Medical care Medical education Medicine Medicines Health Health & hygiene facilities Health & welfare Health care Clinics Medical equipment & supplies |
Search Terms |
Benton (Ky.) Medicine |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |