Name/TitleBlackleg Syringe
About this objectThis was used by Mr. K.E. Cabban, senior partner in the practice, and by his predecessors, in the late 19th./early 20th. century. It was used to try and cure Blackleg (a blood disorder which could be fatal) in young cattle. This is nickel plated.
Medium and MaterialsNickel Plated
Inscription and MarksBarrel stamped: PARKE, DAVIS & CO: PATENTED NO: 715661 - DEC 9 1902
MeasurementsL: 180mm
Dia: 19mm
Object numberSTMEA:A.4716
Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)