A syringe kit consisting of a 2cc glass syringe barrel (a) with a smooth cylindrical tip and a plunger (b); there are three (c-e) metal tubes each holding a luer-lok hypodermic needle at either end; the kit is in a black case (f) with red interior; the surface and interior of the case are coated in…
A syringe kit consisting of a 2cc glass syringe barrel (a) with a smooth cylindrical tip and a plunger (b); there are three (c-e) metal tubes each holding a luer-lok hypodermic needle at either end; the kit is in a black case (f) with red interior; the surface and interior of the case are coated in what appears to be leather or leatherette.
Number Of Parts
6
Part Names
a - barrel - Size: Length 6.8 cm x Width 1.8 cm x Depth 1.5 cm
b - plunger - Size: Length 6.7 cm x Diameter 1.2 cm
c - metal tube with needles - Size: Length 6.8 cm x Width 0.8 cm x Depth 0.7 cm
d - metal tube with needles - Size: Length 6.8 cm x Width 0.8 cm x Depth 0.7 cm
e - metal tube with needles - Size: Length 6.8 cm x Width 0.8 cm x Depth 0.7 cm
f - case - Size: Length 9.6 cm x Width 7.8 cm x Depth 2.2 cm
Provenance
Belonged to the donor's father who worked as a ship's medical officer during the Second World War.
"TRADE // IDEAL // MARK REG // 7336 // USA" printed on the syringe barrel
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D5-4
Condition Remarks
Some slight wear.
Research Facts
Dr. Prouse served as a ship's medical officer during the second world war rising the rank of Surgeon-Captain; after the war he became an anesthesiologist feeling that he did not have sufficient control over his hands after suffering from rheumatic fever.
Exhibit History
Artefact displayed at special Mass for nurses, St. Mary's Cathedral, Sunday, May 8, 2005, 11:15 a.m.; Kingston General Hospital Nursing Alumnae 2005 Special exhibit, Museum of Health Care, 20 May 2005-24 June 2005