Tube of "Volpar" paste

Made:
1955-1970 in London
maker:
British Drug Houses Limited

Tube of "Volpar" paste, with instructions, in original carton, by the British Drug Houses Ltd., London, 1955-1970

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A627737
Materials:
carton, paper, tube, metal and tube, plastic
Measurements:
carton: height 115 mm
carton: width 29 mm
carton: length 23 mm
type:
tubes

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