Shop round for compound rose infusion
Clear glass shop round, with glass stopper and liquid contents with words 'Inf. Rosae. C.' in black lettering on a gold three pointed shield for compound rose infusion
From the Latin, infusum rosae compositum, compound rose infusion was a liquid preparation made red rose petals, mixed with diluted sulphuric acid, sugar, and water. The syrup was given to soothe sore throats or mixed with other ingredients as a flavouring.
Details
- Category:
- Medical Glass-ware
- Object Number:
- 1979-26 Pt95
- Materials:
- glass, paper (fibre product) and materia medica
- Measurements:
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overall: 190 mm 77 mm, 0.422 kg
- type:
- shop rounds
- credit:
- Gibson, John P