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Unused keychain. Great condition. Pamphlet and key chain just sat in a drawer for 50 years or so!!! See photos
2-1//2 x 1-3/4. “ keychain
Vintage 1970s River of Life Human Blood Microscopic Photo Keychain GR Schoepfer Medical Oddity Science Novelty
Up for sale is a rare, vintage "River of Life" scientific novelty keychain from the late 1970s, manufactured by G.R. Schoepfer out of Glen Oaks, New York. This unique piece features an actual 2 inch by 1.5 inch microscopic photograph of a drop of human blood spread out on a glass slide, securely embedded in clear plastic.
The keychain comes complete with its original, vintage tri-fold cardboard display card. The inner packaging includes a detailed diagram matching the microscopic image to identify (A) White Blood Cells, (B) Red Blood Cells, and (C) Platelets, along with educational descriptions of their functions in the human body. The back of the packaging lists the general components of human blood and fast facts about the circulatory system.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The clear plastic keychain housing is bright and clean with minimal wear, and the chain assembly is fully intact. The original cardboard packaging shows vibrant colors with light edge wear consistent with its age. Original retro pricing mark ($3.95) is present on the front.
Perfect for collectors of medical ephemera, weird vintage novelties, oddities, or retro classroom and science memorabilia.
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• Medical oddity curiosity
• Microscopic blood photo
• 1970s novelty keychain
• GR Schoepfer Glen Oaks
• Retro biology collectible
• Hematology ephemera
• Human blood cell keychain
• Weird vintage collectibles
• Science teacher gift retro
• Anatomy physiology decor
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• Phlebotomy collector item
