A metaphen ampoule (a) that is a long, hollow, cylindrical glass tube, closed on both ends, and with a flat bottom; the main tube has straight sides and then tapers to a rounded point at the tip; there is a discoloured white label affixed to the front; the box (b) is a long, rectangular waxed cardb…
A metaphen ampoule (a) that is a long, hollow, cylindrical glass tube, closed on both ends, and with a flat bottom; the main tube has straight sides and then tapers to a rounded point at the tip; there is a discoloured white label affixed to the front; the box (b) is a long, rectangular waxed cardboard box that opens on both ends with three-flap closures
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - ampoule - Size: Length 9.2 cm x Diam. 1.8 cm
b - box - Size: Length 10.3 cm x Width 2.1 cm x Depth 2.1 cm
Provenance
Used either by Dr. C. H. Bird or by Dr. Godfrey Bird, of Gananoque, Ont.
Printed on label on front of box: "10 cc, size Ampoule METAPHEN List No. 1561 // 1:1000 // For Intravenous Injection // DERMATOLOGICAL RESEARCH LABORATORIES, Philadelphia Pa., U.S.A."; printed on back of box: "ABBOTT LABORATORIES, NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., U.S.A. // DERMATOLOGICAL RESEARCH LABORATORIES"; printed on ampoule label: "10 cc. size List No. 1561 // METAPHEN // 1:1000 Solution // For Intravenous Injection // Reg U.S. Pat. Off // U.S. Pat Reissue 17,563 // Serial No. 54864 // DERMATOLOGICAL // RESEARCH LABORATORIES // Division of // ABBOTT LABORATORIES // North Chicago, Ill. U.S.A."
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A3-3 Row E
Condition Remarks
Ampoule in good condition although contents have become slightly granular; box is scuffed and stained; flaps are significantly worn and brittle; great amount of wear on all sides.