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Other Name |
Vaporizer |
Object Name |
Vaporizer |
Description |
Glass beaker on one side, held by black metal holder. Plastic handle for lifting on other side. Contents meant to be heated via water tank. Drip assembly at top unscrews from silver metal piece, contents meant to be filled here. Silver metal piece lifts from base and has a rounded bottom/top. The steam blowing over the tube creates a vacuum (Venturi effect) and causes the medicine to steam. |
Catalog Number |
2017.0.49 |
Place of Origin |
France |
Container |
Metal, Plastic, Glass |
Closure |
Screw |
Uses |
Useful to treat respiratory problems like croup, pneumonia, asthma, etc. |
Label |
"France" stamped on one side. |