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

Box contining 109g glass bottle of Sparkling Eno

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
Round carton of Liquorice Powder Compound BPC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Measurements:
overall: 140 mm x 50 mm x 30 mm, .32 kg
Materials:
glass , paper and cork
Object Number:
1987-825/25
type:
medicinal tonic
Unopened bottle of Radiant Composition Essence

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

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

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.

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 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 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
Unopened bottle of Glen brand Glenol Green Rubbing Oils

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