`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
`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.
`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
Hardwood box, divided into compartments to hold bottles
Metal case containing glass bottle
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.
Paroleine spray compound, by Burroughs Wellcome, boxed
Glass tube of `Tabloid' brand Magnesium Sulphate, boxed
Paper package of `Tabloid' brand Absorbent Gauze
Box of two glass medicine measures, by Burroughs Wellcome, one missing
Plastic bottle of loose pills, unidentified
Plastic bottle containing loose powder, unidentified
Plastic bottle containing loose pills, unidentified
Waxed paper packet containing 6 brushes
Cotton sling, with diagrams showing uses printed on it
Paper container, incomplete, for `Ciba' brand cardiac and respiratory stimulant, with one pill
Four packets of Tabloid brand pleated bandage
Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Ammonium Chloride tablets
Small square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Potassium Chloride tablets
Small square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Potassium Permanganate tablets
Small square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Calomel tablets
Small square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Boric Acid and Zinc Sulphate tablets
Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Soda-Mint tablets
Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Ipecac with squill tablets, empty
Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Phenacetin compound
Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Sodium Bicarbonate tablets
Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Aspirin tablets
Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Aspirin tablets, overwritten with label for `Trichlor', empty
Square bakelite bottle for `Tabloid' brand Phenacetin compound