Name/Title
Cresolene VaporizerEntry/Object ID
2003.020.032 a-gDescription
A small vaporizer 16.5 cm in overall height, designed to release medicinal cresolene into the air (i.e., no attachments for use as a pipe.) Component parts: b) A metal stand stamped on rim of bottom 'Patented/ Aug. 4.85 Aug [?] 8.' c) shallow, metal (unmarked) evaporating dish or pan, 7 cm diam. d) clear glass font with raised 'Cresolene' and 'Kerosene' on one side, 'Vapo/Use' on opposite side. e) metal screw top for font, with ratchet for control of wick and clamp for chimney attached. f) opaque white glass chimney 4cm. height, 3cm at widest. g) a 10cm length of cotton wick 0.3 cm in diameter. Component parts b-g are contained in a) a yellowish cardboard box printed on all four sides (no on the bottom) with 1) Directions for Use 2) sketch of the vaporizer in action- 'Jua/1.75' is written here in pencil 3) Indications for use 4) Recommendation of cresolene vaporization. The torn-off lid shows a little girl peacefully asleep with her doll, the vaporizer at work on a bedside table.Acquisition
Notes
Accession Date: 10-Sep-03Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
VaporizerNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Device, Respiratory TreatmentNomenclature Primary Object Term
Instrument, TherapeuticNomenclature Sub-Class
Medical InstrumentsNomenclature Class
Medical & Psychological T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
cresolene vaporizerCreated By
Falk, MCreate Date
November 26, 2003Update Date
September 10, 2026