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Date
c. 1900
Description
This lamp was used to transform Vapo – Cresolene, a patented medicine that was used for upper respiratory issues into a gaseous state which a patient could breathe in.
The lamp is marked with the patent date of Aug. 4. 1885 – Aug. 8. 1888, and is made from ceramic, glass, and metal.
Item Type
medical equipment
Material Type
mixed
Date Uploaded
08.07.2017
Dimensions
9.5 x 8 x 16
Dimensions Notes
All measurements were taken in centimeters. Measurements are listed as “length by width by height” or “height by diameter” unless otherwise noted.
Recommended Citation
The Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing: Historical Collection. (2017). "Vapo - Cresolene Lamp" [Photograph]. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.molloy.edu/nur_hagan/153
