Pocket inhaler, London, England, 1901-1918
- maker:
- S Maw, Son & Sons
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Glass and rubber pocket inhaler with empty glass bottle, made by Maw, in case, with accessory, London
The rubber bungs were placed up the nose to inhale menthol from the glass bottle. Menthol is a peppermint-scented natural oil used as a pain reliever and to unblock the nose. It is taken to treat common colds and flu. The inhaler comes with a bottle for menthol and fits into a pocket-sized case. The inhaler was made by S Maw & Son and could be bought at most pharmacies. This example was originally purchased from a pharmacy in Kensington, London.
Details
- Category:
- Therapeutics
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A629349
- Materials:
- inhaler, glass, inhaler, rubber, inhaler, paper, case, cardboard and case, leather, covered
- Measurements:
-
overall: 110 mm x 57 mm x 31 mm, .06kg
- type:
- inhaler
Parts
Pocket inhaler
Glass and rubber pocket inhaler, made by Maw, in case, with accessory, London
- Materials:
- inhaler, glass , inhaler, rubber , inhaler, paper , case, cardboard and case, leather, covered
- Object Number:
- A629349 Pt2
- type:
- inhalers
