Historical information

Vaccinostyles were used for vaccination against smallpox. The pointed styles were mounted into a holder, dipped into the vaccine, and injected into the skin. They were single use and were disposed of. Vaccinostyles were particularly popular in France and Belgium and were made by fountain pen makers. Probably used between 1881 and 1920.

Physical description

Small bullet-shaped steel container with a lid, holding 18 arrow-shaped, disposable steel styles used for vaccination against smallpox.

Inscriptions & markings

On container LID: "20 VACCINATIAN STYLES NO 4"
On cotainer body: "NECESSAIRE /BP&C DEPOSE"
On styles: "LE JENNER VACINOSTYLE INDIVIDUEL/DU DEMARE & SCHAL DEPOSE/BLANZY"