Hypodermic syringe and needle holder, a metal cylindrical canister (a) with cylindrical insert with a top fenestrated disk joined by three bars to a bottom, hat-shaped piece; the cylinder is sealed with a hat-shaped cap that screws on and is secured by two clasps; there is a spring set into the cap…
Hypodermic syringe and needle holder, a metal cylindrical canister (a) with cylindrical insert with a top fenestrated disk joined by three bars to a bottom, hat-shaped piece; the cylinder is sealed with a hat-shaped cap that screws on and is secured by two clasps; there is a spring set into the cap's interior.
Number Of Parts
3
Part Names
a - canister - Size: Length 7.4 cm x Diam. 3.8 cm
b - insert - Size: Length 7.0 cm x Diam. 3.0 cm
c - cap - Size: 4.4 cm x Width 4.5 cm x Depth 3.7 cm
Provenance
Originally owned by donor, Dr. Stevan George, used in his family practice in Newfoundland in the 1960s.
"W" is etched into the bottom of canister (a); a heart-shaped fruit with a stem is stamped into the metal on the top of the cap (c).
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D5-6
Condition Remarks
Signs of wear and minor spots of corrosion on all three pieces
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Person
JPG
Reference Comments
Dr. J.A. Low; "A Catalogue of Operation Tables, Sterilizers, Hospital Furniture, Surgical Instruments, Appliances, Ligatures & Sutures," Allen & Hanburys Ltd., 1957, p. 542 (similar to Fig. 45418) (see attached photocopy); CD #8
Research Facts
A 2-cc syringe, 002.013.006, found inside; Dr. George trained in Canada and Scotland, with a specialty in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and began working at KGH in 1963