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Paper-cardboard box containing 4oz of Plasmon, 'pure, soluble, digestible milk protein powder', a tonic drink, made by Plasmon Ltd. of London, 1900-1950. 'The great nerve and brain food'.
Advertised as “the mainstay of life”, Plasmon was a powdered milk protein drink diluted with water and sold as “the great brain and nerve food”. A bottle cost one shilling and was one of a number of tonics that could be brought ‘over the counter’ at local pharmacies.
Plasmon Ltd also created a recipe book - the 'Plasmon cookery book: dainty, nutritious and economical dishes for every household', undoubtedly using their health food products as ingredients.
Details
- Category:
- Materia Medica & Pharmacology
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A675533
- Measurements:
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overall: 110 x 54 x 36 mm