Cotton wool integrated with vaseline and lanoline

Date
Mid 20th Century
 Description
Small clear glass food jar containing cotton wool integrated with Vaseline and lanolin and used to lubricate endotracheal tubes. The lid is painted white with red labelling: "A QUALITY SANITARIUM PRODUCT".
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Object detail

Date
Mid 20th Century
Medium
Glass, wool, metal, lanolin, vaselin
Measurements
7.2 x 5.2 cm
Accession Number
A1995_40_143
Object Type
medical device
Named Collection
Royal Women's Hospital Collection
Medical History Museum Category
Royal Women's Hospital
Medical and Surgical Equipment and Instruments
Museum
Medical History Museum

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