Kit, Medical

1994.06.004.JPG
1994.06.004 tag.JPG

Dublin Core

Title

Kit, Medical
Electro-Diagnostoset DeLuxe 5-A

Identifier

1994.06.004

Subject

1930s Pharmacists Pharmacies Drugstores Medical equipment & supplies Medical illustrations Equipment

Description

Hinged rectangular leather case with leather handles and two metal latch closures. Exterior has gray textured leatherette covering and gold text near handle: "John S. Wallner, M.D." Interior has purple silk plush fabric lining with eight medical instruments laid into interior compartments. 14 laid-in color illustrated diagrams, directions and ads for the instruments. Instruments are electrically illuminated using small 3-cell battery. Original retail price for kit: $546.50.

Date

C. 1930s

Format

Leather, metal, phenol formaldehyde resin (Bakelite), 3-cell battery