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Glass laboratory jar, circa 1940-1970

 File — Box: 13

Scope and Contents

Zephiran is a brand of benzalkonium chloride, an antiseptic used for treating minor wounds and in hospital and surgery processes for maintaining an anti-infective environment.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1940-1970

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.

Extent

From the Collection: 83.19 Linear Feet (109 boxes, 2 oversize folders, and 2 oversize tubes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

This 1940s/1950s apothecary style clear glass medical storage jar uses red tape and a label maker to denote contents: "HQ.Zephiran 1/750"

Repository Details

Part of the USC Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0189 United States