Specially-designed atomiser nozzle for recreating sneeze droplets

Made:
1960-1962 in United Kingdom

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Specially-designed atomiser nozzle for recreating sneeze droplets to administer viruses, unsigned, British, 1960-1962. Used at the Common Cold Research Unit, Harvard Hospital, Harnham Down, Wiltshire, England, 1961-1962.

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Object Number:
1990-84/10
Materials:
metal (unknown), plastic (unidentified), rubber (unidentified), sisal and tin (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 50 mm x 250 mm x 150 mm, 0.06 kg
type:
nozzle
taxonomy:
  • component - object
credit:
MRC Common Cold Unit