Pill box, Europe, 1801-1900

Ivory pill box with 5 compartments, European, 19th century Ivory pill box with 5 compartments, European, 19th century Ivory pill box with 5 compartments, European, 19th century

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Ivory pill box with 5 compartments, European, 19th century
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Ivory pill box with 5 compartments, European, 19th century
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Ivory pill box with 5 compartments, European, 19th century
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Ivory pill box with 5 compartments, European, 19th century

Pill boxes were containers for pills and tablets. This ornate example, measuring just less than 130 mm, has five sections for different pills. The box is made from ivory, an expensive material that only wealthy people could afford.

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A650838
Materials:
ivory
Measurements:
overall: 113 mm 41 mm, .06 kg
type:
pill box