Box of Fennings' stomach strengtheners, England, 1940-1970

Box of Fennings' stomach strengtheners, England, 1940-1970

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Box, in wrapper, of Fennings stomach strengtheners, cost 1/3d, by Fennings, 1940-1970

Fennings made and sold treatments for a wide range of illnesses and diseases. These stomach strengtheners were designed to help with digesting food.

Alfred Fennings (d. 1900) opened his first shop – the Golden Key pharmacy – in London in 1840. Highly adept at advertising and marketing, he went on to create a very successful business producing a range of products which became popular ‘over the counter’ medicines bought by generations of shoppers. Although several Fennings’ products are still sold today, some of his earlier claims – including ‘cures’ for cholera and whooping cough – were highly dubious. On his death, trustees took over the running of the business and the profits went to a children’s charity. (Pictured here with other Fennings’ products).

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Object Number:
1986-1249/57
Materials:
paper
Measurements:
overall: 15 mm x 37 mm x 37 mm, .005kg
type:
fennings' product