Canister for Dr Jenner's Absorbent Powder, London, England, 1840-1902

Made:
1840-1902 in London
maker:
Savory and Moore Limited
Canister of Dr Jenner's indigestion powder, by Savory and Moore Canister of Dr Jenner's indigestion powder, by Savory and Moore

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Canister of Dr Jenner's indigestion powder, by Savory and Moore
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Canister of Dr Jenner's indigestion powder, by Savory and Moore
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Canister of Dr Jenner's indigestion powder, by Savory and Moore, Ltd., London

Dr Jenner’s Absorbent Powder was recommended for indigestion and heartburn. Made and sold by Savory & Moore Ltd, Dr Jenner’s Absorbent Powder would have been available in chemists across the United Kingdom. It was a product typical of the large range of treatments that were available ‘over the counter’ for many years. The inevitable association with an unrelated figure from medical history – Edward Jenner – probably gave the powder a certain credibility.

The powder would have been mixed with water and then drunk.

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A601267
Materials:
metal
type:
box and can - container