Mareschal-type vaccinostyles, France, 1881-1920

Mareschal lancet blades, metal, in cardboard box Mareschal lancet blades, metal, in cardboard box

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Mareschal lancet blades, metal, in cardboard box
Science Museum Group Collection
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Mareschal lancet blades, metal, in cardboard box
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Mareschal lancet blades, metal, in cardboard box, supplied by Blanzy Poure and Co., French, 1881-1920, relic of Dr. Gregg

Vaccinostyles were pen nib-like points used for vaccination. The nibs were mounted on to a pen holder, dipped into the vaccine, sunk into the skin (to administer the vaccine) and thrown away after one use. Vaccinostyles were particularly popular in France and Belgium and were made by fountain pen makers. The pen-like vaccinator was still available in 1952.

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A615203
Materials:
metal and box, cardboard
Measurements:
overall: 17 mm x 50 mm x 35 mm, .02kg
type:
vaccinator