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Hautentgiftungsmittel Skin Medication
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Hautentgiftungsmittel Skin Medication
Category
Military
Classification
CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Medical & Psychological T&E - Medical Accessories - Container, Medicine
Object Origin
Date Manufactured:
c. 1943
Physical Characteristics
Object Description: Medicine inside of an elongated maroon rectangular metal box. The cap is on the proper left end. Black tape is wrapped around the connection. A paper label is glued to the front and back of the box. The label is mostly illegible due to tears and significant dirt. Box contains a hard stick that creates a paste when wet. Medication is crumbling and disintegrating.
Materials:
metal
Marks: Front: "Hautent___ttel"
Measurements: Object:
Height: 0.5625 in, Length: 3 in, Width: 1 in
Weight: 0.04 lbs
Credit
Gift of Chester W. Erler, 1994.19
Display Status
On Exhibit
Hautentgiftungsmittel Skin Medication
About: Hautentgiftungsmittel Skin Medication
About: Hautentgiftungsmittel Skin Medication
This skin medication was used by submariners on the U-505 for skin rashes. This was especially common for those who worked near the sub’s batteries.
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