Medicine bottle

Swt. Spts. Nitre, or Nitrous Aether

Manufacturerpossiblement Henry Gilbertson (1841-1889)

InscriptionsOn label, printed : SWT. SPTS. NITRE, / OR, / NITROUS AETHER / Refrigerant, Stimulant, and Diuretic. / Useful to quench the thirst in fever; to re- / lieve flatulence and nausea in the stomach / also as diuretic. / Dose.-A teaspoon full in water.

Marks or LabelsOn label, printed : PREPARED BY S.J. LYMAN & CO. / Chemists, &c. Place d’Armes.

Date 1875-1900

Medium / Technique Glass; fibre: paper; ink; adhesive: glue
Moulded, printed and glued

Dimensions11.7 × 3.9 × 3 cm

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Medical & Psychological T&E - Medical Accessories & Components

Origin London?, England?

Object NumberM21681.18

DivisionMaterial Culture - Objects of Science and Technology

CollectionMcCord

CreditGift of Mrs. Mabel Bentham

Status

On view

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