Dissolving Cup

Dissolving Cup

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Description
The “Novol” inscription in this porcelain dissolving cup refers to anesthetics offered by the Novocol Chemical Mfg. Co.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Cup, Dissolving, Novacaine
novocain, dissolving cup
anesthesia
novocaine, dissolving cup
Other Terms
Cup, Dissolving, Novacaine; Surgery
Measurements
overall: 1 3/4 in x 1 3/4 in x 5 in; 4.445 cm x 4.445 cm x 12.7 cm
ID Number
MG.M-07142
catalog number
M-07142
accession number
218892
Credit Line
W. Harry Archer, D.D.S.
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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