Packet of 50 vaccination points for smallpox vaccination used at Liverpool Station, London, England, 1873
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Packet of 50 vaccination points, for smallpox vaccination No.48, supplied by the Government Lymph Establishment, London, and used at Liverpool Station, London, Dec 4th 1873.
The National Vaccine Establishment was founded in 1808 to promote small-pox vaccination and provide a trustworthy supply of lymph for this purpose. Vaccination stations were set up in Bristol, Liverpool and London. Packets of ivory vaccination points were sent to each station to vaccinate the general public free of charge. Vaccinators were also trained at the stations.
Details
- Category:
- Public Health & Hygiene
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A600040 Pt1
- Materials:
- complete, ivory and paper (fibre product)
- Measurements:
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overall - packet: 7 mm x 60 mm x 43 mm, .002 kg
- type:
- vaccination points
