Medicine chest

Made:
1831-1870 in London
maker:
W and T Avery Limited
Medicine chest

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Medicine chest, mahogany, with 5 labelled bottles from Corbyn of London and other contents, mid 19th century

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A48189
Materials:
chest, mahogany and lining, velvet
Measurements:
height 188 mm
length 126 mm
width 187 mm
drawer: height 42 mm
drawer: length 110 mm
drawer: width 166 mm
type:
medicine chests
credit:
Foster

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