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