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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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