50 Milliliter Flask

Item

Identifier: B002.16.0316.00005

Staff Only

Abstract

Screw-top 50 milliliter glass Erlenmeyer flask that was used at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society laboratory, probably for culture media.

Dates

early-mid 20th century

Rights and Usage Statement

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Extent

1 Items (flask) ; 8.5 x 4.5 centimeters

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series includes religious, medical, printing, administrative, trophies, and other types of objects used at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Examples of objects are Torah scrolls, embroidered towels made by a patient, a Hebrew Corona typewriter, printing cases and type, and a chess trophy.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good Glass

Provenance

Donated by AMC Cancer Research Center as part of the JCRS Records.

General

reformatted digital

Title supplied by archivist. ||The measurements are 8.5 centimeters high and 16 millimeters circumference at the widest part of the beaker. The rim is 2 centimeters in diameter and the bottom of the base is 4 centimeters in diameter.

Drawing Number

8.5 x 4.5 centimeters

Inscription and Marks

On side of the flask in white: ''50 ml KIMAX USA'' above a hexagon and ''No. 26505.'' On right is a graduated line with measurements at 20, 30, 40 and 50 ml ''Approx.''