2 glass phials contain trinitrin and strychnine sulphate tablets

Made:
1900-1940 in London

2 glass phials contain trinitrin and strychnine sulphate tablets, made by Burroughs Wellcome and Co. of London, under "Tabloid" trademark, English, 1900-1940

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A675787
Materials:
glass, cork and wax
Measurements:
length 49 mm
diameter 6 mm
type:
phials

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