Transfusion Syringe -

Posted for Macro Monday - The Theme: Back in the Day.

 

--- This is a Saline Transfusion syringe used in the 1890's. the little glass measure is for the 1 drachm of common salt needed to be mixed with 1 pint of boiled water.

 

A note on the cleaning after use: Quote: the sucker of the piston being of ASBESTOS may be placed over the flame of a spirit lamp"!!! Omgoodness!!! Can you imagine. :-))

 

Edit: Forgot to say -- this glass syringe is 12" (30mm) long and approx 1.5" diameter

 

 

 

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