Ampul
Object number97.97.7 a-g
Manufacturer
Davis and Geck, Inc.
Datec. 1960
OriginNY
MediumGlass; Liquid; Paper; Cat gut; Metal; Vinyl
Credit LineGift of Christine Sheckler Koza
DescriptionBlack vinyl zippered case containing saw-toothed razor blade and five glass ampuls. Each ampul contains fluid (probably saline), a looped strand of catgut, and a paper label.DimensionsHeight x Width x Length: 5 × 3.5 × 1 in. (12.7 × 8.9 × 2.5 cm)Height x Width x Length (each ampul): 2.75 × 3.75 × 3.75 in. (7 × 9.5 × 9.5 cm)
MarksEach ampul has text "DAVIS & GECK INC.N.Y.USA / Claustro-thermal Catgut Sutures, U.S.P. / Chromic".
Historical NotesCase containing ampuls used by Dr. W. E. Sheckler, a small animal veterinarian in practice in Pittsburgh from the 1920s until his death in 1978.Label TextTools used by Dr. W.E. Scheckler, a small animal veterinarian in practice in Pittsburgh from the 1920s until his death in 1978. He made house calls along Fifth Avenue and also served as veterinarian for the Pittsburgh Zoo. He was affiliated with the Western Pennsylvania Kennel Association, Animal Friends, and the Animal Rescue League
Previous owner
Dr. W. E. Sheckler
(died 1978)
Related institution
Pittsburgh Zoo
Related institution
Western Pennsylvania Kennel Association
Related institution
Animal Friends
Related institution
Animal Rescue League
Terms
On View
On view
Davis Instrument Manufacturing Company
Stanley
1918-1988