Object Details
maker
Burnitol Manufacturing Company
Description
Disposable cardboard cup with “BURNITOL / ‘XL’ / POCKET SPUTUM FLASK” and “BURNITOL MANUFACTURING CO. / BOSTON, SAN FRANCISCO / PATENT NUMBER 1,719,378 / MADE IN U.S.A.” inscriptions. The Aseptic Drinking Cup Co., of Boston, Ma., introduced the term “Burnitol” to commerce in 1906. The California branch of the firm was incorporated in 1939.
Ref: Harry J. Potter, “Collapsible Receptacle,” U.S. Patent 888,653 (May 26, 1908), assigned to Burnitol Manufacturing Co.
Harry J. Potter, “Sputum-Cup,” U.S. Patent 920,180 (May 4, 1909), assigned to Burnitol Manufacturing Co.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Mario Cassinelli, Jr.
ID Number
1984.0782.325
catalog number
1984.0782.325
accession number
1984.0782
Object Name
sputum cup
Object Type
Personal Hygiene Products
Measurements
overall: 9 cm x 8.7 cm x 2.2 cm; 3 9/16 in x 3 7/16 in x 7/8 in
overall: 1 in x 3 5/8 in x 3 5/8 in; 2.54 cm x 9.2075 cm x 9.2075 cm
place made
United States: Massachusetts, Boston
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_209745