Civil War U.S. Army Medical Pannier

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Civil War U.S. Army Medical Pannier

 

The Civil War brought on the task of designing a new kind of light-weight pannier box (or medicine chest) which was used to distribute medicines to doctors working in the field.  The pannier was wooden, with iron banding to protect all the corners and edges.   It was intended to be carried on Army transport and ambulance wagons and needed to be sturdy to withstand abuse. It contained 52 standard medicines all packaged in Japanned tin containers (hence unbreakable) and was sold at a cost of $100.00 per pannier. This example is the rarer of the manufactures and was produced by Hance Griffith and Company of Philadelphia, PA. Established in 1855 by Edward H. Hance.

 

Inventory Number:  MED 211

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The Civil War U.S. Army Medical Pannier is an open, weathered wooden chest with metal fittings, featuring a wood-lined interior and an old "U.S. Army Medicine" supply label inside the lid.
A weathered Civil War U.S. Army Medical Pannier with rusty metal, chipped paint, and visible dents sits against a white background.
An open, empty Civil War U.S. Army Medical Pannier with visible hinges and a weathered interior.
A wooden Civil War U.S. Army Medical Pannier with a worn, yellowed label listing medical supplies and instructions inside the lid.
A worn label on a Civil War U.S. Army Medical Pannier, with faded writing about its contents and Philadelphia origins, shows signs of age and partial damage.
A weathered, stained Civil War U.S. Army Medical Pannier chart listing medicinal substances and compounds, with numbered entries and faded, partially illegible text on old paper.
A weathered Civil War U.S. Army Medical Pannier, rectangular with a cracked lid, rusted metal and wood surfaces, and a metal handle on the front.
A weathered Civil War U.S. Army Medical Pannier, rectangular with wooden and metal construction, displays visible rust, discoloration, and signs of age on its surface.
A weathered Civil War U.S. Army Medical Pannier, rectangular with metal and wood construction, features a rusted front handle, scratches, and chipped paint.
Black and white illustration of Hance, Griffith & Co. pharmaceutical building in 19th century Philadelphia, with people and horse-drawn carriages. Featured: Civil War U.S. Army Medical Pannier at city intersection amid bustling businesses.

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