Summary
Blowpipes with compressed air were used for sealing ampoules and tubes of smallpox vaccine. Preindustrial manufacture. Blowpipes (gas/compressed air) were used in many departments at CSL for sealing ampoules and capillary tubes of smallpox vaccine. Heatproof mats were used to protect benches. About 1940s. Used by Commonwealth Serum Laboratories (CSL) Limited , Parkville, Victoria.
Physical Description
Horseshoe shaped base. Black wit two uprights supporting a horizontal brass rod. Attached to rod are two inlets (marked 'air' and 'gas') and an outlet.
Significance
Example of equipment used for vaccine production at CSL
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Acquisition Information
Donation from CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 24 Mar 2004
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Date Made
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User
CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 45 Poplar Road, Parkville, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1940
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Inscriptions
Text: COMPOUND BLOW PIPE/AIR GAS.
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Overall Dimensions
18 cm (Length), 14.3 cm (Width), 16 cm (Height)
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