Sterneedle Medical Diagnostic Syringe from the Office of Dr. John Beck

Name/Title

Sterneedle Medical Diagnostic Syringe from the Office of Dr. John Beck

Entry/Object ID

2018.32.2

Description

Syringe-shaped stainless steel tube with curved finger handles on the sides of the body and a 2" bar on the top of the "plunger". "Sterneedle" stamped on barrel cap and "Patented, Made in USA" stamped on the bottom of the plunger handle. Used to administer test for tuberculosis. Total length - 5.25". Housed in a black case with red satin covering the bottom and decaying red foam on the top. Includes a small instruction sheet. Case dimensions: 6.75" X 4" X 1.25". From the office of Dr. John Beck.

Cataloged By

Bill Rice

Acquisition

Accession

2018.32

Source or Donor

Mary Ellen Smith

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1960 - 1969

Notes

Date: 1967

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Instrument, Diagnostic

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Medical Instruments

Nomenclature Class

Medical & Psychological T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Search Terms

businesses in: Sturgeon Bay, hospitals, clinics, etc, Beck Clinic, medical devices

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

Sterneedle, Heaf Gun

Location

Location

Cabinet

doctor's office

Room

lower level

Category

Permanent

Date

September 26, 2025

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Smith, Maryy Ellen

Person or Organization

Beck, Dr. John Sr

Create Date

January 10, 2019

Update Date

August 12, 2026