Bottle, for powdered opium, belonging to Dr. Grigor, Nairn, Scotland

Glass bottle with glass stopper and chamois covering secured with string full of powdered opium (Pulv. Opii), dispensed by Grant & Donald Chemists, Aberdeen, Scotland, 1850-1870. The bottle is from Dr. John Grigor’s (medical practitioner) medicine chest, Nairn, Nairnshire, Scotland.

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Object Number:
1980-1486 Pt4
Materials:
complete, glass, chamois and opium
Measurements:
overall: 44 mm x 25 mm x 20 mm, 40g
type:
bottle and opium
credit:
Gift of N B Batley