Standard MRC 'waisted' blood collection bottle adapted for transfusion with rubber giving set

Standard MRC 'waisted' blood collection bottle adapted for transfusion with rubber giving set, unsigned, New Barnet, London, England, 1939-1958. Bottle graduated in cubic centimetres with 540cc maximum. Two labels attached, both dated 1950 and informing that the contents had been 'O' Negative blood.

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Object Number:
1996-278/75
Materials:
glass, paper (fibre product), brass (copper, zinc alloy), rubber (unidentified), cork and stainless steel
Measurements:
overall: 250 mm x 250 mm x 195 mm, 0.635kg
type:
bottle
credit:
North East Thames Regional Transfusion Centre