Funny, looks like bubble fluid for a level to me.
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Quoting Roderick Sprague <[log in to unmask]>:

> All
>
> Look in a dictionary under ampoule, ampule, or ampul.  Often found in
> large commercial first-aid kits containing (as probably in this case)
> antiseptic such as iodine, Merthiolate, or Mercurochrome.  Originally
> covered in fiber and net cloth to prevent glass getting into the
> wound after being crushed and also to make a dauber.  If a clear
> liquid it probably contained ammonia to serve as "smelling salts" or
> alcohol.  The Mine Safety Company produced most of these.  The
> Christmas tree bubblers were flat on one end so that the light bulb
> would heat the tube better.
>
> Rick
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Carl
> >Steen
> >Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:54 PM
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: Artifact ID
> >
> >I found this item in a mid 20th century context. Any ideas? Image at:
> >
> >http://38ch69.com/What%20page.html
> >
> >Thanks
> >Carl Steen
>