Glass bottle for Laudanum

Made:
1701-1800 in Germany

Square glass bottle with painted inscription for Laudanum (LAUD: HYSTER) (opium tincture) with traces remaining. 144 mm x 50 mm x 50 mm, 138g. Unknown maker, possibly German, 18th century.

Details

Category:
Medical Glass-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A660589 Pt5
Materials:
glass, opium tincture, trace and paint
type:
bottles and opium
credit:
Wellcome Trust