Tin of 'Allenburys' throat pastilles, London, England, 1920-1940

Made:
1920-1940 in London
maker:
Allen & Hanburys Limited
Carton of throat pastilles, by Allen and Hanburys, Ltd

Creative Commons LicenseThis image is released under a Licence

Buy this image as a print 

Buy

License this image for commercial use at Science and Society Picture Library

License

Carton of throat pastilles, by Allen and Hanburys, Ltd
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Carton of throat pastilles, by Allen and Hanburys, Ltd., London, 1920-1940

Made from ammonia bromide and menthol (a peppermint-scented natural oil used to clear congestion in the nose and as a pain reliever), one lozenge or pastille was sucked every so often to cure a sore throat. The name ‘Allenbury’ was a combination of Allen and Hanburys, who made this treatment. Allen and Hanburys were a pharmaceutical manufacturer founded in 1715 which later amalgamated with industry giant Glaxo.

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A627922
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 22 mm x 100 mm x 63 mm, .13kg
type:
box