Kit, Medical

Object number2010.81.3 a-h

Mediumbrass; plastic; wood; glass; paper

Credit LineGift of Macy I. Levine

DescriptionDermographometer set including a clear plastic accessory, white plastic rectangular plate, three brass weights, plastic ruler, and box.Dimensions(a) W: ~2.5 ; L: 9
(b) W: .875; L: 4.25
(c) H: 1.75 ; Dia: 4
(d) H: 1.375 ; Dia: 3.25
(e) H: 1.25 ; Dia: 2.25
(f) W: 1.625; L: 6.375
(g) H: 2.125 ; W: 5.5 ; L: 9

Inscriptions(c)
Embossed with, "200 g".

(d)
Embossed with, "100 g".

(e)
Embossed with, "50 g".
Marks(f)
Obverse: in center, between measurements, "CHLOROMYCETIN" followed by maker's information.
Historical NotesDermographometer used by donor Macy I. Levine in his medical practice. The dermographometer was invented by Internist, Allergist Dr. Levine in order to test patients for dermatographic urticaria, a skin disorder in which skin becomes irritated and inflamed when scratched, rubbed, or stroked.

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