Medicine chest

Medicine chest, mahogany veneer, containing 18 glass bottles, 7 labelled, a balance and a good set of 11 weights, glass liquid measure, spatula and 2 confection glasses, c1870

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A30117
Materials:
chest, mahogany, handle, brass (lacquered), hinges and lock, brass and lock, iron
type:
medicine chests
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

Parts

Bottle for Laudanum

Bottle for Laudanum

Square glass bottle with glass stopper used for Laudanum (opium tincture) with dried traces of contents remaining. 62 mm x 32 mm x 27 mm, 49g. The red printed label for Laudanum has been placed over an older pharmacy label. Dispensed by A. Thompson, English, c1870.

Measurements:
overall: 62 mm x 32 mm x 27 mm, 49g
Materials:
trace , glass and opium tincture
Object Number:
A30117 Pt19
type:
medicine chest , bottle and opium