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Vintage Bag Balm Dilators Set: Vermont Dairy Antique Medical Collectible

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  • Handpicked by BroochGirlVintage
  • Vintage from the 1930s
  • Ships from Indiana! Shorter shipping distances are kinder to the planet
  • Materials: Metal
  • Width: 2.5 inches
    Height: 1.8 inches
    Depth: 1.5 inches

A rare and unusual survivor of early 20th-century veterinary medicine: a complete set of Bag Balm Dilators in the original illustrated tin, produced by the Dairy Association Co. of Lyndonville, Vermont. These were marketed as “surgically correct in design” and used for teat canal injuries in dairy cows.

✨ Details:
• Original Bag Balm Dilators tin
• Complete set of 25 dilators inside, embedded in original balm
• Tin marked “Patent Pending” with full printed directions on all sides
• Produced by Dairy Association Co., Lyndonville, Vermont, USA
• Tin size: approx. 2.5”x1.5”x2.8”
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with bright graphics; light surface wear and age toning consistent with storage. See photos for details.

🕰️ Era: c. 1930s–40s

📍 Provenance: Found in the attic of a long-closed, family-run Indiana pharmacy, preserved untouched for decades.

⚠️ Note: This item is sold as a collectible display piece only. Not intended for veterinary or medical use.

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