Nu Gauze Strips Selvedged Edge Iodoform

Maker
Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, USA (estab. 1886)
Date
(1930-1959)
Description
Cylindrical tube with curved lip holding "Nu Gauze Strips Selfedged Edge Iodoform" by Johnson and Johnson, New Brunswick, U.S.A. The clear glass tube and gauze has turned the yellow colour of Iodoform. The tube is sealed by a cork and glued slip cover and protected by a cylindrical cardboard cover.
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Medium
gauze, glass, cottonwool, cork, paper, cardboard and ink
Measurements
tube 18.8 x 2 cm
Accession Number
MHM03936
Credit line
Gift of AMA Victoria, 2011
Inscriptions
maker's mark ▫ as printed labels: 'Johnson & Johnson/1 in. (2.5 cm) 3½ YDS (3.19 Metres)/NU GAUZE STRIPS/SELVEDGED EDGE/IODOFORM/5 Per Cent./(symbol)/Manufactured by/Johnson & Johnson/New Brunswick. N.J. U.S.A./Made in U.S.A.'
Object Type
Named Collection
Medical History Museum Category

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