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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Traveling Medical Case
Object Number
1994-12-69
Description
Black leather trunk style medicine case fitted with silver metal clasps, name plate, protective corners, lock and feet. Iron strap around center (once covered with leather) Opening to a red paper lined interior with 3 rows of bottle holders, the first 2 rows fitted with a total of 24 large glass tubes with cork stoppers, each with paper identifying medicinal contects (some containing medicines) The third row fitted with a double row of 16 smaller glass tubes with cork stoppers, also with paper labels. The bottom fitted with compartment (empty) a 3 loops for large bottles (1 empty bottle)
Date Made
late 19th century
Dimensions
12" long x 7" wide x 5 3/4" high
Social Tags (experimental)
