Fractionally Distilled Water, between 1924-1952

Item

Identifier: B109.01.0002.00005

Staff Only

Abstract

Fractionally distilled water in a glass bottle with a rubber stopper holding 100 cubic centimeters. The water was for irrigation of wounds and boils. The bottle and water belonged to Dr. Arthur L. Esserman (born 1898) who was an intern at Children's Hospital in Denver, Colorado from 1924 to 1926 and practiced pediatric medicine in Denver from 1926 until his death in 1952.

Dates

between 1924-1952

Creator

Cutter Laboratories (Organization)

Digital Repository

Fractionally Distilled Water

Rights and Usage Statement

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Extent

1 Items (bottle) ; 11 x 5 centimeters

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series contains a medical bag, instruments, a prescription blank, and leather notebooks with symptoms and treatments from Dr. Esserman's practice from 1924 to 1952.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good Glass --Rubber

Provenance

Originally belonged to Dr. Arthur L. Esserman and was donated by his son Paul Esserman.

General

Title supplied by archivist.

Drawing Number

11 x 5 centimeters

Inscription and Marks

In raised lettering on bottle: ''- 100'' on side, ''Cutter Laboratories, 1A'' on bottom of glass. Printed on label: ''Fractionally Distilled Water, S-0506B, 100 cc, Sterile, Pyrogen-free, Safety Tested, For Professional Use Only, Made in U.S.A., Cutter Laboratories, Berkeley Calif. USA, Established 1897''. Cutter Laboratories logo on bottom of glass and on label.