Box of Rectal Dilators

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

Box of Rectal Dilators

Entry/Object ID

2021.28.2

Description

Box containing four of Young’s Rectal Dilators and general directions. Box was prescribed on July 22, 1957 by a Dr. Christ to a Mr. A Lee through Schirmer’s Pharmacy in Saint Joseph Missouri.

Use

Medical Procedures.

Context

Schirmer’s Pharmacy and objects relating to it are of historical importance to the city of Saint Joseph, MO.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Base of each Dilator

Transcription

“Young’s Dilators”

Language

English

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Box

Height

1-3/4 in

Width

6 in

Depth

1-3/4 in

Length

4-11/16 in

Dimension Description

Directions

Width

3-3/8 in

Length

4-11/16 in

Dimension Description

Leftmost Dilator

Height

3 in

Width

1 in

Dimension Description

Second leftmost Dilator

Height

3 in

Width

1-1/2 in

Dimension Description

Second rightmost Dilator

Height

3 in

Width

2 in

Dimension Description

Rightmost Dilator

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

3 in

Parts

Count

6

Parts

Box, instructions, and four dilators

Material

RUBBER, Paper. Cardboard, Paper

Color

Black, White

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Schirmer's Pharmacy