Oak medicine chest, 1780-1850

Made:
1780-1850 in France
maker:
Unknown
Oak medicine chest, 1780-1850

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Oak medicine chest, rctangular, hinged lid, brass fittings, front sections hinged swivel round to sides, compartments and drawers inside, red paper lining, containing 3 glass bottles, all labelled and 3 pewter cannisters, one labelled, French, 1780-1850

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A658118
Materials:
wood, fittings, brass and lining, paper
Measurements:
height 212 mm
length 256 mm
front opened: length 530 mm
width 210 mm
type:
medicine chest

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