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LicenseFrom top too bottom: A600040 Pt3, Packet of vaccination points used for smallpox vaccination No.7, supplied by the
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
SMG00271317
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Packet of 39 vaccination points for smallpox vaccination No.280, supplied by Government Lymph Establishment, London, and used at Bristol Station, Dec 3rd 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 Pt2
- Materials:
- complete, ivory and paper (fibre product)
- Measurements:
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overall - packet: 5 mm x 71 mm x 38 mm, .002 kg
- type:
- vaccination points immunisation (vaccination), immunisation (vaccination), smallpox and vaccination points
- taxonomy:
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- furnishing and equipment
- tools & equipment
