Boilable 'Ethicon' Sutures

Object/Artifact

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Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy

Name/Title

Boilable 'Ethicon' Sutures

Entry/Object ID

PCP.2023.2.135

Description

Box of size 00 Ethicon boilable sutures in fluid-filled glass "emergency tubes"; box holds five of original twelve tubes, each in individual carboard compartment

Context

Sold by John G. Merkel & Sons in Wilmington, DE

Category

tools and equipment

Acquisition

Accession

PCP.2023.2

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Ethicon Sutures Laboratories

Time Period

Mid-20th century

Place

State/Province

New Jersey

Country

USA

Continent

North America

Notes

Division of Johnson & Johnson

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

4-1/2 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Depth

1 in