2 yellow containers containing acetylsalicylic acid tablets

Made:
1914-1918 in Germany and Frankfurt district

2 yellow painted metal containers, 1 empty, 1 containing acetylsalicylic acid tablets, aspirin substitute, for military use, German, 1914-1918

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A654417
Materials:
tin and wrapper, paper
Measurements:
height 83 mm
length 46 mm
width 46 mm
type:
containers

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