Summary
Detailer's case containing samples of human and animal vaccines, manufactured by Commonwealth Serum Laboratories (CSL), about 1920s. Used by CSL's first medical detailer (sales rep), Mr Frank Trapp, in the 1920s. Initially he was the only detailer for CSL and covered the entire Eastern half of Australia. Contents include products relating to dysentery, meningococcal, tuberculosis, diphtheria, influenza, cholera, typhoid, canine distemper, horse serum, pneumonia, and many others.
Physical Description
Double sided brown leather case with 39 compartments, each containing a yellow cardboard box with a glass via of CSL product. One side of the case contains 39 boxes, and the other, 25. The compartments are lined with cloth, and a cloth covered board folds over both sections. The case has a standard clip and two locks, and a handle.
Significance
Early collection of CSL products. Also an example of equipment used by sales people whilst on the road.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 06 Aug 2003
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Manufacturer
CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 45 Poplar Road, Parkville, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1916-1935
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Overall Dimensions - Open
510 mm (Length), 440 mm (Width), 110 mm (Height)
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References
CSL catalogue refers to supp file: internal comm detailing provenance of case 22/1/86
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