Vial
Object number98.27.1 a,b
Manufacturer
Parke, Davis and Company
Datebefore 1955
OriginDetroit, MI
MediumGlass; Metal; Rubber; Cardboard
Credit LineGift of Jeanne Miller Dodson
DescriptionGlass Polio vaccine vial with metal and rubber top, with white cardboard vial box bearing signature in blue ink.DimensionsHeight x Diameter: 1.375 × 0.875 in. (3.5 × 2.2 cm)Length x Width x Depth: 2.188 × 1.25 × 1.25 in. (5.6 × 3.2 × 3.2 cm)
SignedOn one side of box is signature written with blue ink "Jonas E. Salk".
Marks(a)
"3 CC. Bio. 1991 / POLIOMYELITIS VACCINE / Dosage - Three intramuscular injections of 1.0 / cc. each, with intervals of 1 week between the / 1st and 2nd injections, and 4 weeks between the / 2nd and 3rd injections. See circular. / U.S. License No. 1 Oct. 12, 1955 Lot 028861-B / PARKE, DAVIS & CO. Detroit, Mich., U.S.A."
(b)
"3 CC. Bio. 1991 / POLIOMYELITIS VACCINE / U.S. License No. 1. / Stock 4-1991-1 / PARKE, DAVIS & CO. / DETROIT, MICHIGAN, U.S.A."
"Dosage... / [dosage instructions]".
"Keep at 2° to 10° C. (35.6° to 50° F.) / Contains...".
"Expiration Date: / Oct. 12, 1955 / Lot No. / 028861-B / Contains..."
Historical NotesDonor Jeanne Miller Dodson's father, Dr. Kenneth F. Miller, was allowed to purchase this vial on October 1, 1955. It was autographed by Jonas Salk, the discoverer of the anti-polio vaccine. Dr. Miller had has family practice in the Wellington Heights section of West View.
Previous owner
Dr. Kenneth F. Miller
Related person
Jonas Edward Salk
(1914 - 1995)
On View
On viewCollections
Parke-Davis
1980-1989
