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Case for Silk Sterile Tubes, by S Maw Son & Sons, London, Early 20th Century

Inventory Number 10830


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.10830

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
'Silk Sterile Tubes 12'
Physical material
metal
Object type
Case
Dimensions
Height: 80mm Width: 30mm Depth: 26mm Weight: 47g
Inventory No
10830

Description

Cylindrical metal case. Case separates in the middle. Case has white enamelled surface with raised writing embossed on lid, stating 'Silk Sterile Tubes 12' Lid has cotton wool on inside to protect glass tubes.