Pocket dispensary

Made:
1880-1900

Pocket dispensary, small leather case with metal stud fastening containing 9 glass phials of substances, possibly used in dentistry, 4 labelled,, English, 1880-1900

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A655806
Materials:
leather, metal and velvet
Measurements:
length 163 mm
height 72 mm
width 22 mm
type:
pocket dispensaries

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