Bottle used for Paregoric Elixir and Syrup of Squills

Square glass bottle with glass stopper used for Paregoric Elixir (camphorated tincture of opium) and Syrup of Squills, with traces of most recent contents remaining. 90 mm x 40 mm x 40 mm, 106g. Dispensed by Dadson of Manor Park, nineteenth century.

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A32938 Pt13
Materials:
squill, trace, glass and opium
Measurements:
overall: 90 mm x 40 mm x 40 mm, 106g
type:
medicine chest, bottle and opium
credit:
Wellcome Trust