Radium-Kamm Hepo

Radium-Kamm Hepo

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Description
Plastic comb with inscriptions that read “Patents ang. D.R.G.M.” and “RADIUM-KAMM HEPO” and “Made in Germany-Austria.”
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Comb, Radio-Kamm-Hepo
comb, radium therapy
Physical Description
bakelite (comb material)
lead foil (strips material)
Measurements
overall, comb: 1/8 in x 6 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in;.3175 cm x 16.51 cm x 3.81 cm
overall, box: 1 1/2 in x 8 1/8 in x 2 in; 3.81 cm x 20.6375 cm x 5.08 cm
ID Number
MG.M-12131
catalog number
M-12131
accession number
274347
Credit Line
Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Food and Drug Administration
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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