Summary
Antivenom produced by The South African Institute for Medical Research, Johannesburg. Polyvalent, neutralises the venoms of cobras:-Cape Cobra, M'fesi, Mamba, Ringhals; adders Puff Adder, Horned Adder, Berg Adder,Night Adder. About 1930s. Packs ordered by Commonwealth Serum Laboratories and despatched to various destinations for specific purposes including research.
Physical Description
Buff coloured box with cellophane wrapping and black inscription. Glass vial inside.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 24 Mar 2004
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Inscriptions
Text on box lid: CONCENTRATED POLYVENT/ANTIVENENE SERUM/Neutralises the venoms of - Neutraliseer die giwwe van/COBRAS:- Cape Cobra, M'fesi, Mamba, Ringhals./ADDERS:- Puff Adder, Horned Adder, Berg Adder,/Night Adder./The South African Institute for Medical Research,/Johannesburg. On side of box: Batch No:/S2163/Date of/Preparation:/Jan 1937/Should be Used/Prior to:/Jul 1940/Controlled By:/[Illeg.]
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Minimum dimensions
85 mm (Length), 37 mm (Width), 35 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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