Vaporizer

Object/Artifact

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Lake County Historical Society

Name/Title

Vaporizer

Entry/Object ID

1973.138.001 A-D

Description

Vaporizer (vapor lamp) consisting of: (A) Scroll work metal stand painted gold. (B) Small clear gas kerosene lamp w/wick. (C) Tin, round heating dish. (D) Original cardboard box (in pieces) w/yellow and blue label "Vapo-Cresolene Vaporizer".

Use

Used for treatment of upper respiratory ailments and diseases.

Collection

Medical

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1900

Notes

Date: 1860-1900 Made: Made in N.Y., U.S.A. by the "Vapo-Cresolene Co."

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Vaporizer

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Device, Respiratory Treatment

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Instrument, Therapeutic

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Medical Instruments

Nomenclature Class

Medical & Psychological T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Height: (A) 6", (B) 2-3/4",(C) 6" Width: (D) 3-5/8" Depth: (C) 5/8", (D) 3-1/8" Diam: (A) 3-1/4", (B) 2", (C) 2-3/4"

Material

Metal, Glass, Cloth, Cardboard