B-D Insulin Syringe

Name/Title

B-D Insulin Syringe

Entry/Object ID

2026.01.4

Description

Herbert Busher, a physician in St Paul, Minnesota, designed a hypodermic syringe particularly for the self-administration of insulin. This example was made by Becton-Dickinson in New Jersey. This set is from 1932.

Collection

Heather's Museum Acquisitions

Category

Syringe

Dimensions

Height

2-3/4 in

Width

4-3/4 in

Depth

1-1/4 in

Color

Black, Clear

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Purchase

Place

Region

Southwest

Continent

North America

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Acquisition Date

Apr 1, 2025