Brief Description

Ferguson embalming syringe made of brass with steel needles and ivory plunger handle. Set consists of a syringe, two needles, one needle key, one funnel and rubber tube, in a rectangular wooden case with red velvet lining. Made by Ferguson of London, c.1840.

History of Object

The design was used at St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, where Ferguson was the instrument maker.

Materials and Finishes

Brass (varnished), and wood (varnished), steel, ivory and rubber

References

Association card: St Bartholomew's Hospital, London
Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Hypodermic syringe with glass body, 20 c.c., two needles and metal collar. Housed in a metal rack with space for twelve phials of tablets and two additional needles (missing). Packed in a metal carry case with chrome frame. All tablets made by Burroughs, Wellcome & Company, London, United Kingdom.

History of Object

Included in contents of Dr. James Jamieson's medical bag (registration number 74), who practiced in Warnambool and Melbourne, later lecturing in Obstetrics at Melbourne University. He died in 1916.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, brass and glass.

References

Association file; AMA Museum catalogue; Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Parke Davis and Company, hypodermic syringe, metal body with two needles. Packed in case with space for six phials of tablets, syringe, needles and cleaning wire (missing). Case is made of aluminum, with side hinged lid made by Parke Davis and Company, United States of America.

History of Object

Included in contents of Dr. James Jamieson's medical bag (registration number 74), who practiced in Warnambool and Melbourne, later lecturing in Obstetrics at Melbourne University. He died in 1916.

Materials and Finishes

Aluminum, metal (plated), brass and glass.

References

Association file; AMA Museum catalogue; Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Parke Davis and Company syringe in aseptic plated metal case, with two needles and six phials of soluble tablets.

History of Object

Included in contents of Dr. James Jamieson's medical bag (registration number 74), who practiced in Warnambool and Melbourne, later lecturing in Obstetrics at Melbourne University. He died in 1916.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated) brass and glass.

References

Association file; AMA Museum catalogue; Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Arnold and Sons syringe, with three trocars and one screws fitting. Fitted in case with green silk lining.

History of Object

Included in contents of Dr. James Jamieson's medical bag (registration number 74), who practiced in Warnambool and Melbourne, later lecturing in Obstetrics at Melbourne University. He died in 1916.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass and cloth.

References

Association file; AMA Museum catalogue; Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Higginson syringe (rubber tubing with ball) in series with a glass ball filled with cotton wool. A length of rubber tubing is attached to other side of glass ball.

History of Object

Associated with jacketed flask, registration number 147.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and rubber.

References

Brief Description

Brass syringe with cylinder type plunger and three removable attachments, two bone and one metal. Has heraldic relief on cylinder and includes rectangular case with purple lining. Missing one circular finger grip.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass, metal and bone.

References

Brief Description

Very small "Tabloid" hypodermic kit in metal case. Contains syringe components and four tubes of hypodermic tablets. In draw-strung leather pouch.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Stainless steel, glass, paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Pocket tablet and hypodermic kit, in soft tan leather case with hinged frame. Contains oral tablets and hypodermic pills in tubes, and syringe components.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Leather, metal, glass, paper (printed), cork and contents.

References

Brief Description

Small glass-bodied syringe with metal nozzle and plunger with measurement to 30 (minims?). In small leatherette case.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood, leatherette, metal, glass, velvet, silk and rubber.

References

Brief Description

Hypodermic syringe kit for "Tabloid" soluble compressed tablets, by Burroughs, Wellcome & Co. Pocket case size, with attached information. Syringe, bottles, mortar, needles, tablet tubes.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Leather (Morocco), wood, velvet, satin, paper (printed), glass and cork.

References

Brief Description

Hypodermic syringe kit by Parke, Davis and Co. Consists of leather pouch bag, metal case, syringe, four tablet phials and two needle fittings.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Leather, metal, glass, wire, paper (printed), cork and contents.

References

Brief Description

Box of five, "Cilicaine" syringes by Sigma Co. Ltd., containing 1,000,000 units. Clear plastic plunger syringe.

History of Object

Used in exhibition, "Penicillin", c.1969.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed), paper (printed), plastic, rubber, metal and contents.

References

Brief Description

20 minim aseptic hypodermic syringe, simple all-glass design, by Burroughs Wellcome & Co. In small cardbaord box; includes directions sheet.

History of Object

Sold by J.B. George Pharmaceutical Chemist, [address] Perth, Tel. 656.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal, wire, cardboard and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Brass embalming syringe by Savigny and Co.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass and ebony (or ebonized wood?).

References

Personal Commentary: Cahill, Denis (Mr): 1987 08 19.
Catalogue: Arnold & Sons, 1885: pp. 598-9.
Book: Bennion, E., 1979. "Antique Medical Instruments": pp. 269-70 and Plates XI and XII.p.331.

Brief Description

Glass syringe tube in own treen cylindrical container.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and wood (coated).

References

Brief Description

Brass aural syringe with Toynbee's bulbous pipe, has 3 finger-loops for handle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass and metal (plated).

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", pp. 388-89.

Brief Description

Spring-action instrument for the application of a hypodermic syringe. Has knob spring release and rubber-padded cylinder holder.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated), rubber, cardboard and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

"Gold Seal" (TM) no. 950 glass syringe for 5 c.c. American Luer, in original box with protective cylinder. Sold through M. Fabian, East Malvern.

History of Object

Sold through M. Fabian, Medical Supplies, [address], East Malvern. Phone UL 5503.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal, cardboard and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Hypodermic syringe piston extractor, metal frame with barrel and piston with cicular slot opening at the top. The "frozen" hypodermic syringe is secured within the slot and the piston is dislodged as the central plunger pulls away from the top of the apparatus.

History of Object

This piston extractor was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its museum collection of documents and artefacts to the University of Melbourne in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Metal canister with four Boots hypodermic needles. Circular canister with screw-on lid has detachable needle frame, with central rod and attached perforated disks for securing the hypodermic needles. Frame is free-standing with base disk as support.

History of Object

This set of hypodermic needles was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its museum collection of documents and artefacts to the University of Melbourne in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Box of Boots "Viule" hypodermic needles, packet of twelve needles with only six remaining. Blue and white box with black lettering.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, cardboard and ink.

References

Brief Description

Aluminium case containing steel syringe with two needles and six tubes of small pills.

History of Object

Owned by Dame Jean Macnamara.

Materials and Finishes

Aluminium, steel, glass, paper and cork.

References

Brief Description

Syringe with pyrex barrel; all other fittings metal, mostly nickel plated. In box.

History of Object

Owned by Dame Jean Macnamara.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal (nickel-plated) and cardboard.

References

Brief Description

Glass-barrelled syringe with nine needles loose in metal case. Plunger and rear seal separate.

History of Object

Owned by Dame Jean Macnamara.

Materials and Finishes

Steel (nickel-plated) and glass.

References

Brief Description

Cardboard box for hypodermic needles. Contains one tube of needles, corked, with wax seal.

History of Object

Owned by Dame Jean Macnamara.

Materials and Finishes

Paper, cardboard, glass, cork and wax.

References

Brief Description

Small glass syringe; plunger and barrel are all glass. Section of rubber tubing around top of barrel.

History of Object

Owned by Dame Jean Macnamara.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and rubber.

References

Brief Description

Syringe with holding rack. Barrel and plunger attached to rack separately.

History of Object

Owned by Dame Jean Macnamara.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and brass (nickel-plated).

References

Brief Description

5 c.c. syringe, metal and pyrex construction. Includes long, angular needle. In box.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (nickel-plated) and pyrex.

References

Brief Description

Syringe in original packaging. Includes instruction leaflet and corrugated cardboard packing tube.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter.

Materials and Finishes

Nylon, paper and cardboard.

References

Brief Description

Syringe in original package. Includes instruction leaflet, corrugated cardboard packing tube and two needles.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter.

Materials and Finishes

Nylon, paper and cardboard.

References

Brief Description

Robert's syringe for injection of haemorrhoids, with two needles and filling canula. In metal case, with holding rack.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. J.F. Rutter.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal (nickel-plated) and paper.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1935. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 1149C.

Brief Description

Small packet of "Benger's Peptonising Powders" by Benger's Food Limited, Manufacturing Chemists, Otter Works, Manchester, England. Square product package is sealed by clear yellow slip cover.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Ink, paper and contents.

References

Brief Description

Self-acting hypodermic syringe consisting of glass and metal barrel and spring-loaded needle delivery mechanism. Toothed metal skin forceps and spare needle are included in the case. Instruction sheet, probably not original, is under the false lid, along with two bundles of wires. Case is rectangular, black with purple lining. Lid is hinged and fitted with push-button clasp.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, cardboard, cloth and cork.

References

Brief Description

De Vahl Davis Autovalve attachment for automatically refilling hypodermic syringes without removing needle from patient. Metal valve, nozzle and sinker, with rubber tubing. Cardboard box with green on white label and instruction sheet.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, ink, metal and rubber.

References

Brief Description

1 c.c. hypodermic glass syringe with 2 metal needles in protective metal tube, with glass bottle and metal lid container.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and metal.

References

Brief Description

Eckstein's syringe for the subcutaneous injection of paraffin wax. Metal nozzle, plunger, frame with finger grips; metal and rubber piston; glass barrel.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass and rubber.

References

Catalogue: Mayer & Meltzer, c.1914. p.201.

Brief Description

16 minim hypodermic syringe with 2 metal needles, graduated glass barrel, metal frame, and metal and cork "screw" plunger; glass hypodermic bottle, in black leather case with purple silk and maroon felt interior. The bottle retains a small amount of the original fluid.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Fabric, metal, glass, cork, paper and leather.

References

Brief Description

Hypodermic syringe set containing 2 syringes with metal frame, ring plunger, glass barrel with hand-etched measurements; 2 hypodermic needles with sterling silver needle tips; 2 glass bottles with hand-etched labels, "Morphia W" and "Strychnine" and glass stoppers; black leatherette instrument case with purple velvet and silk lining; wire for cleaning syringe needles.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, leatherette, wood and fabric.

References

Brief Description

Hypodermic syringe, metal frame and ring plunger, glass barrel, leather piston, 3 needles with wire cleaners. Leatherette instrument case with green velvet and silk lining.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, leather, leatherette, wood and fabric.

References

Brief Description

Ointment syringe, all-metal frame, rounded tip with liquid holes and ring plunger.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Australian Medical Association. The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Originally donated by Mr. J. Dunn in 1971.

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Hypodermic syringe with plastic frame, plunger and needle cover, rubber washer, metal needle, maroon on white label. The intravenous drug "Cilicaine" listed on the label was not preserved with the syringe.

History of Object

This item was originally collected by the Australian Medical Association. The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Plastic, metal, rubber, tape.

References

Brief Description

Five hypodermic syringes with metal nozzle, glass barrel, detachable metal stopper and plunger. Twenty-one metal needles ranging from large and thick to smalland fine needles. Metal instrument case with metal fittings.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and metal.

References

Brief Description

"The Nurse's Aspetic Sub-Q" kit, comprising glass syringe and plunger with cotton piston, rubber grommet attached to nozzle with screw-on thread, metal and rubber needle cylinder, 2 metal screw-on needles, wire needlc elaner, glass tube with rubber stopper and ivory bakerlite case with metal fittings and blue label.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, rubber and bakerlite.

References

Brief Description

Metal Viule syringe with hollow chamber and screw-on thread for the ampoule and plunger, with blue finger grip.

History of Object

This product was donated by Dr. James Milne on 5 May 1996.

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Everett hypodermic syringe: glass and metal frame, with three attachable needles in a white glass case with screw-on cap and metal stand. Also product box.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Australian Medical Association. The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Item originally donated to the A.M.A. by Dr. Ross Anderson on 9 February 1973.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass and plastic.

References

Brief Description

Koch's aseptic of antitoxin syringe for treatment of diphtheria. Syringe with glas barrel, metal base with stopcock. Missing rubber ball pump attached to stopcock. Two steel needles of different size. Black leatherette case with scarlet satin lining and purple velvet lining. Satin lining is a pull-out flap holding needle cleaners.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal, leatherette, fabric and wood.

References

Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, Pty., 1895. "Instrument Catalogue". London. p.848.

Brief Description

Embalming syringe, metal frame and barrel, metal piston with ring plunger and finger grip, screw-on metal canula.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, Pty., 1895. "Instrument Catalogue". London. p.817.

Brief Description

Plastic container with twelve hypodermic needles for a syringe and wires for cleaning the needles.

History of Object

This item was donated by Dr. Jane Trinca and David Trinca on 25 November 1997. The box belonged to either Dr. Frank Trinca or Dr. Alfred Trinca.

Materials and Finishes

Plastic and metal.

References

Brief Description

Metal container with twelve hypodermic needles for a syringe. Case still has original plastic wrapping.

History of Object

This item was donated by Dr. Jane Trinca and David Trinca on 25 November 1997. Box belonged to either Dr. Alfred Trinca or Dr. Frank Trinca.

Materials and Finishes

Metal and plastic.

References

Brief Description

Hypodermic syringe (10 min) with metal nozzle, glass barrel in protective metal casing, metal screw piston rod with rubber seal and cross bar handle, fitted into metal holder with attachments to hold two needles and additional rods/wires to insert into needle. Syringe and attachment all fit into metal case.

History of Object

Donated by Malcolm Wiley.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass and rubber.

References

Brief Description

Hydrocoele syringe set, comprising ivory handled syringe, black-handled trocar and canula (?), in black leatherette-covered box with purple silk lid lining and purple velvet-covered compartments.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood's collection.

Materials and Finishes

Wood, leatherette, silk, velvet, ivory, metal and cork.

References

Catalogue: Mayer and Meltzer, 1900. "Catalogue..." p.412.

Brief Description

Circular metal canister with screw-on lid containiner stand for ten needles: presently contains four long hypodermic needles (marked 20) and one short hypodermic needle (marked 25). Stand is flared at base for stabliity. Lid of canister has spring at top.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood's collection.

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References