Syringe, Medical
Object number2009.18.17 a-m
Datec. 1960
Mediumcardboard; plastic
Credit LineGift of City of Pittsburgh
Dimensions(a) Width: 2.75; Length: 3.5 ; Depth (opened): 3.25(b-m) Height: 3.125; W: ~.5
Marks(a)
Printed on label, "6530-770-6035 / NOZZLE, RECTAL, / IRRIGATING, PLASTIC, ADULT / 12 EA. / A 4/63 / DS A2 (SMB-PHS)-6111".
Historical NotesCollection of Civilian Defense Emergency Medical Supplies from a Civilian Defense Mobile Hospital in Pittsburgh. These 200-bed emergency hospitals were set up at designated sites around the country in case of a nuclear war in the 1950s.
Related institution
Civilian Defense Mobile Hospital
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