Glass pharmaceutical graduate, conical in shape with etched measurements; measurement scale is in fluid ounces (0–2 fl. oz) and in millilitres (0–120 mL); the base of the graduate is wider than the top; a small pouring spout is found at the mouth of the graduate.
Glass pharmaceutical graduate, conical in shape with etched measurements; measurement scale is in fluid ounces (0–2 fl. oz) and in millilitres (0–120 mL); the base of the graduate is wider than the top; a small pouring spout is found at the mouth of the graduate.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Owned and used by Dr. C.H. Bird of Gananoque, Ontario
Dates
1872
circa 1872
Date Remarks
Based on collection dates
Material
glass: clear
Inscriptions
Measuring scale etched into the glass: lefthand column reads from bottom upwards: "1/2 // 1 // 1/2 // 2 // F.O."; the righthand column reads from bottom upwards, "10 // 20 // 40 // 60 // 90 // 120 // 111 [the third "1" elongated to extend below the line]"; there are additional measuring pointed etched in the glass between these measures; remnants of black pigment can be seen within the etched lines; there is a small bubble in the glass between the 60 and 90 mL marks.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A8-5
Dimension Notes
Length 9.0 cm x Diam. 5.2 cm
Condition Remarks
Good condition in general; glass etching appears to have at one time been filled with a black ink to enhance lettering; there is a small bubble in the glass between the measurements of 60 and 90 mL.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
JPG
Reference Comments
"Hospital and Physicians Equipment and Supplies," The J.F. Hartz Co. Ltd., 1960, p. 243 (please see attached photocopy) (similar to item 5H-430); CD #7