Medicine chest used on Expedition to Mount Everest 1933, England, 1919-1933

`Tabloid' metal medicine chest in metal case `Tabloid' metal medicine chest in metal case `Tabloid' metal medicine chest in metal case

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`Tabloid' metal medicine chest in metal case
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`Tabloid' metal medicine chest in metal case
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`Tabloid' metal medicine chest in metal case
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

`Tabloid' metal medicine chest in metal case, by Burroughs Wellcome and Co, one of two used by the 1933 Land Expedition to Mount Everest

This medicine chest was used in the 1933 attempt to climb Mount Everest. This was the fourth British assault on the mountain and it ultimately failed some 300 metres short of the peak.

The word ‘tabloid’ was coined by Henry Wellcome and registered as a trademark in 1884. Tabloid medicine chests were made by Burroughs Wellcome & Co. Packed with the company’s products, it was one of a series that were presented to high profile expeditions – and individuals including King Edward VII and President Theodore Roosevelt – in a shrewd attempt to advertise the product.

Parts

`Tabloid' metal medicine chest case

`Tabloid' metal medicine chest case

`Tabloid' metal medicine chest case, aluminium, with hinged lid containing two compartments, without contents (see other parts for rest), by Burroughs Wellcome and Co., 1919-1933

Materials:
aluminium
Object Number:
A700004 Pt1
type:
medicine chest case
Hardwood box

Hardwood box

Hardwood box, divided into compartments to hold bottles

Object Number:
A700004 Pt2
type:
box
Metal case containing glass bottle

Metal case containing glass bottle

Metal case containing glass bottle

Object Number:
A700004 Pt3
type:
case
Bottle of Chlorodyne in leather case

Bottle of Chlorodyne in leather case

Glass bottle in leather case, containing Tabloid brand Chlorodyne (morphine and chloroform). 115 mm x 45 mm x 45 mm, 200g. A fabric bandage overs the stopper of the bottle, probably applied early in the bottle's history to stop leakage. By Burroughs Wellcome and Co., London, 1919-1933.

Measurements:
overall: 115 mm x 45 mm x 45 mm, 200g
Materials:
leather , glass , fabric , morphine hydrochloride , chloroform and complete
Object Number:
A700004 Pt4
type:
bottle and morphine
Paroleine spray compound

Paroleine spray compound

Paroleine spray compound, by Burroughs Wellcome, boxed

Object Number:
A700004 Pt5
type:
spray compound
Glass tube of `Tabloid' brand Magnesium Sulphate

Glass tube of `Tabloid' brand Magnesium Sulphate

Glass tube of `Tabloid' brand Magnesium Sulphate, boxed

Object Number:
A700004 Pt6
type:
tube
Paper package of `Tabloid' brand Absorbent Gauze

Paper package of `Tabloid' brand Absorbent Gauze

Paper package of `Tabloid' brand Absorbent Gauze

Object Number:
A700004 Pt7
type:
packet
Box of two glass medicine measures

Box of two glass medicine measures

Box of two glass medicine measures, by Burroughs Wellcome, one missing

Object Number:
A700004 Pt8
type:
box
Plastic bottle of loose pills

Plastic bottle of loose pills

Plastic bottle of loose pills, unidentified

Object Number:
A700004 Pt9
type:
bottles
Plastic bottle containing loose powder

Plastic bottle containing loose powder

Plastic bottle containing loose powder, unidentified

Object Number:
A700004 Pt10
type:
bottles
Plastic bottle containing loose pills

Plastic bottle containing loose pills

Plastic bottle containing loose pills, unidentified

Object Number:
A700004 Pt11
type:
bottles
Waxed paper packet containing 6 brushes

Waxed paper packet containing 6 brushes

Waxed paper packet containing 6 brushes

Object Number:
A700004 Pt12
type:
brush
Cotton sling

Cotton sling

Cotton sling, with diagrams showing uses printed on it

Object Number:
A700004 Pt13
type:
sling
Paper container

Paper container

Paper container, incomplete, for `Ciba' brand cardiac and respiratory stimulant, with one pill

Object Number:
A700004 Pt14
type:
container
Ceramic pot

Ceramic pot

Ceramic pot, labelled `Ung. Hyd. Nit. Dil.'

Object Number:
A700004 Pt15
type:
pot
Green glass eyebath

Green glass eyebath

Green glass eyebath

Object Number:
A700004 Pt16
type:
eye bath
Four packets of Tabloid brand pleated bandage

Four packets of Tabloid brand pleated bandage

Four packets of Tabloid brand pleated bandage

Object Number:
A700004 Pt17
type:
bandage
Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Ammonium Chloride tablets

Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Ammonium Chloride tablets

Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Ammonium Chloride tablets

Object Number:
A700004 Pt18
type:
bottles
Small square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Potassium Chloride tablets

Small square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Potassium Chloride tablets

Small square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Potassium Chloride tablets

Object Number:
A700004 Pt19
type:
bottle
Small square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Potassium Permanganate tablets

Small square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Potassium Permanganate tablets

Small square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Potassium Permanganate tablets

Object Number:
A700004 Pt20
type:
bottle
Small square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Calomel tablets

Small square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Calomel tablets

Small square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Calomel tablets

Object Number:
A700004 Pt21
type:
bottle
Small square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Boric Acid and Zinc Sulphate tablets

Small square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Boric Acid and Zinc Sulphate tablets

Small square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Boric Acid and Zinc Sulphate tablets

Object Number:
A700004 Pt22
type:
bottle
Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Soda-Mint tablets

Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Soda-Mint tablets

Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Soda-Mint tablets

Object Number:
A700004 Pt23
type:
bottles
Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Ipecac with squill tablets

Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Ipecac with squill tablets

Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Ipecac with squill tablets, empty

Object Number:
A700004 Pt24
type:
bottles
Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Phenacetin compound

Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Phenacetin compound

Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Phenacetin compound

Object Number:
A700004 Pt25
type:
bottles
Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Sodium Bicarbonate tablets

Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Sodium Bicarbonate tablets

Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Sodium Bicarbonate tablets

Object Number:
A700004 Pt26
type:
bottles
Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Aspirin tablets

Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Aspirin tablets

Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Aspirin tablets

Object Number:
A700004 Pt27
type:
bottles
Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Aspirin tablets

Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Aspirin tablets

Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Aspirin tablets, overwritten with label for `Trichlor', empty

Object Number:
A700004 Pt28
type:
bottles
Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Phenacetin compound

Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Phenacetin compound

Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Phenacetin compound

Object Number:
A700004 Pt29
type:
bottles