Name/Title
Bay's Gauze BandageEntry/Object ID
1991.138.001Description
"Bay's Gauze Bandage" wrapped in original paper inside box
- "The Bay Division - Parke, Davis & Co., Bridgeport, Connecticut"
- 3" - 10 yards
-Parke, Davis & Co. was founded in 1875 and was once the largest pharmaceutical company. Its products were found in WWII medical supplies, mostly surgical dressings. The Bridgeport, CT label on this object means this item was probably from that time period. The company is now owned by Pfizer.Collection
Medical and Surgical CollectionMade/Created
Artist
Parke, Davis & Co. - The Bay DivisionManufacturer
Parke, Davis & Co. - The Bay DivisionPlace
Country
USAContinent
North AmericaNotes
Date: 1940sLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
BandageNomenclature Primary Object Term
Instrument, TherapeuticNomenclature Sub-Class
Medical InstrumentsNomenclature Class
Medical & Psychological T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology