Pill Aid

Name/Title

Pill Aid

Entry/Object ID

1994.27.9a-d

Description

An aluminum pill aid (a) with three two-inch long screw on tips (b, c, d). The device has a straight hollow metal body with two fixed metal rings at the top. A thin metal pole with a third ring is inserted into the top of the device. One tip has been attached to the end of the device, and the other two are tied to one of the rings.

Context

Likely used to administer pills to large livestock.

Acquisition

Accession

1994.27

Source or Donor

Osgood, William

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of William and Thelma Osgood

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Aid, Pill

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Veterinary Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Animal Husbandry T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Width

2-3/4 in

Depth

1/2 in

Length

12-1/4 in

Material

Aluminum