Carton of 'Barbitonum' powder (barbitone)

Made:
1920-1950 in London

Carton of 'Barbitonum' powder (barbitone), some traces remaining. Height 55 mm x width 36 mm x depth 36 mm, weight 15g. Inscribed: 'B-D-H/Barbitonum/B.P., U.S.P./ DOSES 0.3 to 0.6 grm. 5 to 10 gr./THE BRITISH DRUG HOUSES LTD./LONDON / 1oz. NET'. Made by the British Drug Houses Ltd., London. English, 1920-1950.

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A662187
Materials:
complete, barbitone and paper
Measurements:
overall: 55 mm x 36 mm x 36 mm,
type:
carton and barbitone
credit:
Wellcome Trust