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
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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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