Medical - Utility Syringe Outfit
1930s
Utility syringe outfit by Becton, Dickinson and Company. Contained in a paper/cardboard box of size 8 1/2" x 3 3/8" x 1 7/8". According to paper label pasted to on side of the box, inside is a "Utility Syringe Outift in Suede Cloth Pouch No. 470 MP / Pats. Nos. 1,742,497--1,793,088 / All-Metal, Self-Filling Syringe With Assorted Tips, Shield, Two-Way Valve, Tubing And Sinker. / Made in U. S. A. / Becton, Dickinson & Co., Rutherford, N. J." This text is centered and in black. At the beginning of the first line of text is "B-D" left-aligned and in red font. Inside box is the black suede cloth pouch, which snaps closed with two buttons. Pouch opens to become flat with metal syringe and other related tools held in place with small pockets inside. Syringe and pouch are each about 7" long. Also in box are instructions, a paper pouch with "Extra Black Rubber Valves and Stainless Steel Springs for use in Double Valve," and two loose black rubber valves.
2020.118.001