Ampoules of muscle relaxant, London, England, 1880-1941

Six ampoules of tubocurarine chloride in original carton, by Burroughs Wellcome and Co., London

Extracted from a plant called tube curare, the drug known as ‘Tubarine’ was used as a muscle relaxant during surgery, for anaesthesia and for electric shock therapy. The liquid, made by Burroughs, Wellcome & Co, was injected into the muscles using a syringe.