Pocket inhaler, London, England, 1901-1918

Glass and rubber pocket inhaler with empty glass bottle

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Glass and rubber pocket inhaler with empty glass bottle
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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

Glass bottle from pocket inhaler

Glass bottle from pocket inhaler

Glass bottle, empty used with glass and rubber pocket inhaler, made by Maw in case, with accessory, London

Materials:
glass , cork and metal
Object Number:
A629349 Pt1
type:
bottles