Object Details
- Description
- Disposable cardboard cup with a “BURNITOL / ‘XL’ / POCKET SPUTUM FLASK” inscription. The Aseptic Drinking Cup Co., of Boston, Ma., introduced the term “Burnitol” to commerce in 1906.
- 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
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- maker
- Burnitol Manufacturing Company
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mario Cassinelli, Jr.
- 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 1/2 in; 2.54 cm x 9.2075 cm x 8.89 cm
- Object Name
- sputum cup
- Object Type
- Personal Hygiene Products
