Ampoules of ‘Vaporole’ ether, London, England, 1910-1940

Made:: 1910-1940 in London

maker:: Burroughs Wellcome and Company Limited

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Two 1cc "Vaporole" ether ampoules with razor in tin, by Burroughs Wellcome and Co., 1910-1940. One ampoule outside tin
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Ten 1cc "Vaporole" ether ampoules with razor in tin, by Burroughs Wellcome and Co., 1910-1940

‘Vaporole’ is a trademark of Burroughs, Wellcome & Co, who made this product. Each of the glass vials contains liquid ether. Ether was used as an anaesthetic by applying drops to a face mask and allowing the patient to inhale the vapours. The thin razor is used to remove the top of the vial.

Details

Category:: Anaesthesiology

Object Number:: 1989-103

Materials:: glass, tin

Measurements:: ampoule (each): 44 mm 10 mm,
razor: 44 mm

type:: ampoule

taxonomy:

furnishing and equipment
container - receptacle
vessel

credit:: Wellcome Institute

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