Set, Syringe

Object Name:

Set, Syringe

Object ID:

1993.039.13.15

Creator:

Becton-Dickinson & Company -- Manufacturer

Place of Origin:

United States

Description:

Syringe set. Three syringes, glass and metal, and 11 needles, all in fitted wooden case. Each syringe marked "B-D YALE / LUER-LOK CONTROL / BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. / MADE IN U.S.A." Needle marks described individually. (NHMS 27)
1. Case. Wood. Dove-tailed joints. Metal lined, with clamps for instruments.
2. Syringe. Glass body and plunger. Metal tip and end cap. Marked 0 to 10 cc, syringe and plunger numbered "6511". 6.2" long, 0.6" diameter. (tube).
3. Syringe. Glass body and plunger. Metal tip and end cap. Marked 0 to 3 cc, syringe and plunger marked "6864". 5.6" long, 0.5" diameter. (tube).
4. Syringe. Glass body and plunger. Metal tip and end cap. Marked 0 to 3 cc, syringe and plunger marked "7114". 5.5" long, 0.5" diameter. (tube). (loose in the box)

Needles on lid, numbered left to right, top to bottom:
5. Needle. Straight, metal. Stamped "B-D / 22 / YALE". 2.4" long.
6. Needle. Straight, metal. Interior wire. Stamped "B-D / 22 / YALE". 3.9" long.
7. Needle. Straight, metal. Interior wire. Stamped "B-D / 22 / YALE". 4.9" long.
8. Needle. Straight, metal. Interior wire. Tapers. Stamped "B-D / 23 / YALE". 4.5" long.
9. Needle. Straight, metal. Interior wire. Stamped "B-D / 20 / YALE". 3.8" long.
10. Needle. Straight, metal. Interior wire. Stamped "B-D / 22 / YALE". 2.9" long.
11. Needle. Straight, metal. Stamped "B-D / 22 / YALE". 2.9" long.
12. Needle. Straight, metal. Interior wire. Stamped "B-D / 22 / YALE". 3.5" long.
13. Needle. Straight, metal. Interior wire. Stamped "B-D / 22 / YALE. 3.5" long.
14. Needle. Straight, metal. Interior wire. Stamped "B-D / 22 / YALE". 4.9" long.
15. Needle. Curved tip, metal. Stamped "B-D / 28 / YALE / RUSTLESS". 3.9" long.

Material:

Glass
Metal
Wood

Dimensions:

H-2 W-4 L-9.75 inches

Provenance:

From the object collection of the New Hampshire Medical Society, including medicine bottles, doctor's kits, and other medical equipment used in New Hampshire, 18th through 20th century.

Credit Line:

Gift of New Hampshire Medical Society

Subjects:

Medical equipment & supplies, Syringes, Hypodermic