Gutta Percha Lavage Syringe
Dublin Core
Title
Gutta Percha Lavage Syringe
Subject
United States -- Texas -- Williamson County.
War (Civil War).
War (Civil War).
Description
Gutta Percha Lavage Syringe. This syringe is made of gutta percha, a sturdy rubber material, derived from the tree of the same name. Lavage syringes were used to rinse wounds and irrigate the ear canal.
Date
1860s
Contributor
This collection is courtesy of Tommy Gonzalez. We would like to thank him for the generosity he has shown the museum.
All photographs are courtesy of Georgene Richaud. Georgene, thank you for your contribution!
All photographs are courtesy of Georgene Richaud. Georgene, thank you for your contribution!
Rights
All rights to the images are held by Tommy Gonzalez. This image is posted for non-profit educational purposes, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information, contact The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626.
http://williamsonmuseum.org
http://williamsonmuseum.org
Type
Object
Files
Collection
Citation
“Gutta Percha Lavage Syringe,” Courage & Contradiction, accessed April 19, 2024, http://civilwar.williamsonmuseumexhibits.org/items/show/24.