Box contining 109g glass bottle of Sparkling Eno
Box contining 109g glass bottle of Sparkling Eno, full, claims refreshing relief from stomach upsets, by Beecham Proprietaries, St. Helens, 1975-1985
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/1
- type:
- eno
Collection of herbal products and medicines prepared and sold by James Hencher
- Made:
- 1936-1986 in Nottingham
Collection of herbal products and medicines prepared and sold by James Hencher, Nottingham, 1936-1986
Details
- Category:
- Materia Medica & Pharmacology
- Object Number:
- 1987-825
- type:
- herbal medicines
- credit:
- Brewhouse Yard Museum
Parts
Round carton of Liquorice Powder Compound BPC
Round carton of Liquorice Powder Compound BPC, 50g, by Thornton and Ross Ltd., Huddersfield, 1950-1980
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/2
- type:
- liquorice
Wrapped tablet of Derbac soap
Wrapped tablet of Derbac soap, for use as a scalp disinfectant _ (gamma benzene hexachloride), by Bengue and Co. Ltd., Maidenhead, 1975-1985
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/3
- type:
- soap
Small round metal tin containing Suppositorium Hamamelids
Small round metal tin containing Suppositorium Hamamelids, BP, (witch hazel suppositories) , 3 grains, by Brook, Parker and Co. Ltd., Bradford, 1940-1960
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/4
- type:
- witch hazel
Box containing small glass bottle of 42 cense Daminet tablets
Box containing small glass bottle of 42 cense Daminet tablets, with instruction leaflet, claimed to be "the finest British rejuvenator" for all types of general and physical weakness, by Brook, Parker and Co. Ltd., Bradford, 1940-1960
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/5
- type:
- daminet
Box containing foil packets of 12 Hemotabs tablets
Box containing foil packets of 12 Hemotabs tablets, with instruction leaflet, for relief of heamorrholds, by E. Griffiths Hughes Ltd., Manchester, 1940-1960
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/6
- type:
- hemotabs
Large yellow box containing Buchanan's Improved Sarsaparilla and Seaweed Blood Tonic
Large yellow box containing Buchanan's Improved Sarsaparilla and Seaweed Blood Tonic, to purify the blood and give a clear complexion in powder form to make one quart, by Potter' s (Herbal Supplies) Ltd.,Wigan, 1940-1960
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/7
- type:
- buchanans blood tonic
Box containing plastic vial of 36 Carter's Little Liver Pill
Box containing plastic vial of 36 Carter's Little Liver Pill, for constipation, biliousness and headache, with instruction leaflet, by Carter-Wallace Ltd., Folkstone, 1955-1975
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/8
- type:
- carter pills
Box containing full glass bottle (approx. 30 tablets) of Mothereze Raspberry Leaf Tablets
Box containing full glass bottle (approx. 30 tablets) of Mothereze Raspberry Leaf Tablets, contains raspberry leaf and senna, to be taken by expactant mothers to ensure a natural and easier childbirth, Glen brand, by Carter Bros., Shipley, 1940-1965
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/9
- type:
- mothereze
Small empty tin for Blood Purifying Pills
Small empty tin for Blood Purifying Pills, for a healthy complexion, by Heath and Heather Ltd., St. Albans, 1940-1965
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/10
- type:
- blood pills
Small unopened tin containing Tonic Pills
Small unopened tin containing Tonic Pills, by Heath and Heather Ltd., St. Albans, 1940-1965
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/11
- type:
- tonic pills
Small unopened tin of Cough Pills
Small unopened tin of Cough Pills, by Heath and Heather Ltd., St. Albans, 1940-1965
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/12
- type:
- cough pills
Small unopened plastic tin of Influenza Pills
Small unopened plastic tin of Influenza Pills, by Heath and Heather Ltd., St. Albans, 1965-1980
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/13
- type:
- influenza pills
Small unopened tin
Small unopened tin, two-thirds full, of Catarrh Pills, by Heath and Heather Ltd., St. Albans, 1965-1980
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/14
- type:
- catarrh pills
Metal tin
Metal tin, empty, for Potter's Strength Tablets, a pick-me-up to be taken after excitement, overwork and depression, by Potter's (Herbal Supplies) Ltd., Wigan, 1945-1965
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/15
- type:
- potter's tablets
Unopened metal tin containing Tasteless Medicinal Capsules
Unopened metal tin containing Tasteless Medicinal Capsules, flexible and soluble, each containing garlic oil, English, 1940-1960
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/16
- type:
- garlic oil
Empty box for Kalabak (trade mark) Raspberry Leaves (Rubus Idaeus)
Empty box for Kalabak (trade mark) Raspberry Leaves (Rubus Idaeus), prepared and sold by Hencher's herbal and health store, Handel Street, Nottingham, 1970-1985
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/17
- type:
- kalabak
Round cardboard carton of Kalaklenz powder (Kalabak trade mark)
Round cardboard carton of Kalaklenz powder (Kalabak trade mark) which claims to cleanse the intestines and remove poisonous matter, for constipation, sluggish liver and rheumatism (i.e. acts as laxative dieuretic), by J.R. Hencher, herbalist, Nottingham, 1940-1965
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/18
- type:
- kalaklenz
Small jar of Hencher's skin ointment for eczema
Small jar of Hencher's skin ointment for eczema, pimples etc., by J.R. Hencher, herbalist, Nottingham, 1955-1975
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/19
- type:
- hencher's ointment
Small unopened bottle of Walpole brand (No.032) Herbal Blood Mixture
Small unopened bottle of Walpole brand (No.032) Herbal Blood Mixture, for removing skin eruptions, by Walpole Botanic Pharmacy, Southampton, 1935-1950
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/20
- type:
- walpole mixture
Large unopened bottle of Walpole brand (No.032) Herbal Blood Mixture
Large unopened bottle of Walpole brand (No.032) Herbal Blood Mixture, for removing skin eruptions, by Walpole Botanic Pharmacy, Southampton, 1935-1950
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/21
- type:
- walpole mixture
Large unopened bottle of Walpole brand (No.0219) Composition Essence
Large unopened bottle of Walpole brand (No.0219) Composition Essence, claimed to be warming, comforting and stimulating, by Walpole Dispensary and Botanic Pharmacy Ltd., Southampton, 1935-1950
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/22
- type:
- walpole mixture
Unopened bottle of Walpole brand (No.0115) Indigestion Mixture
Unopened bottle of Walpole brand (No.0115) Indigestion Mixture, for relief of Spasms, wind, palpitation of the heart, pain after meals etc., by Walpole Dispensaries and Botanic Pharmacy Ltd., Southampton,1935-1950
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/23
- type:
- walpole mixture
Unopened bottle of Walpole brand Skin Lotion
Unopened bottle of Walpole brand Skin Lotion, by Walpole Dispensaries and Botanic Pharmacy Ltd., Southampton, 1940-1950
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/24
- type:
- walpole mixture
Bottle of 'Walpole' Nerve and Brain Tonic, Southampton, England, 1940-1955
Unopened bottle of Walpole brand (c.o.167) concentrated Nerve and Brain extract, for relief of nervous debility, depression etc., by Walpole Dispensaries and Botanic Pharmacy Ltd., Southampton, 1940-1955
More
Walpole’s Nerve and Brain Tonic was a ‘strengthening tonic’. It was made by Southampton-based Walpole Dispensary and Botanic Pharmacy Limited. The tonic was recommended for clinical depression, lack of concentration, low vitality and the relief of ‘nervous debility’. It was suggested a teaspoonful should be added to half a wine glass of water and drunk four times daily between meals. The product was typical of medical preparations sold ‘over the counter’ in chemists across the country.
- Measurements:
-
overall: 140 mm x 50 mm x 30 mm, .32 kg
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/25
- type:
- medicinal tonic
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Unopened bottle of Radiant Composition Essence
Unopened bottle of Radiant Composition Essence, for colds, chills etc., Glen brand, by Carter's of Shipley, 1955-1975
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/26
- type:
- radiant essence
Plastic jar of Potter's Ulcer Ointment for varicose ulcers
Plastic jar of Potter's Ulcer Ointment for varicose ulcers, by Potter's Herbal Supplies, Wigan, 1970-1985
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/27
- type:
- potter's ointment
Metal tin containing 28 grams (almost empty) of Green Pile Wort Ointment
Metal tin containing 28 grams (almost empty) of Green Pile Wort Ointment, by Potter's ( Herbal Supplies) Ltd., Wigan, 1950-1970
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/28
- type:
- potter's ointment
Box containing caustic pencil of Toughened Silver Nitrate B.P. by Johnsons of Hendon Ltd.
Box containing caustic pencil of Toughened Silver Nitrate B.P. by Johnsons of Hendon Ltd., 1955-1975
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/29
- type:
- silver nitrate
Box of pomade for darkening hair
Box containing 25g plastic jar of Morgan's M Perfumed Hair Darkening Pomade, for darkening grey hair, by Morgan's Pomade Co. Ltd., Whitstable, 1970-1985
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/30
- type:
- pomade
Box of pomade for darkening hair
Box containing 50g glass bottle of Morgan's M Hair Darkening Pomade, for darkening grey hair, by Morgan's Pomade Co., Ltd., Whitstable, 1970-1985
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/31
- type:
- pomade
Collection of printed ephemera from Hencher's Herbal Pharmacy
Collection of printed ephemera from Hencher's Herbal Pharmacy, Handel Street, Nottingham, comprising leaflets, counter signs and product boxes for various herbal products and medicines, 1960-1970
Unopened bottle of Glen brand Glenol Green Rubbing Oils
Unopened bottle of Glen brand Glenol Green Rubbing Oils, by Carter Bros., Shipley, 1940-1960
- Object Number:
- 1987-825/33
- type:
- glenol
