Stomach Pump

Description:

Metal stomach pump with a “ST THOMAS' STREET / DOWN BROS / BOROUGH LONDON” inscription. The Down Bros. medical instrument firm was established in London in 1879 and incorporated in 1902.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United Kingdom: England, London

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Credit Line: Gift of The Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MG.302606.436Accession Number: 302606Catalog Number: 302606.436

Object Name: Syringestomach pumpaspiration pumpOther Terms: Syringe; Aspirating

Physical Description: metal, silver(?) (overall material)Measurements: average spatial: 22 cm x 3.8 cm; 8 11/16 in x 1 1/2 inoverall: 1 1/8 in x 2 1/8 in x 7 3/4 in; 2.8575 cm x 5.3975 cm x 19.685 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-a563-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1121720

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