Wooden Medicine Container and Bottle

c. 1906
Overview

A cylindrical wooden container with remnants of postage stamps on the side. The lid screws off and inside is a small bottle of Cresolene, the bottle has a cork stopper.

Historical information

Medicine bottles were transported in wooden containers to avoid breakage.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS1997.20a-d
Item type
Bottles
Medical Equipment
Material
Cork
Glass
Wood
Inscriptions and markings

On the front of the bottle on a white label with black lettering is "Cresolene", underneath is "CRESOLENE IS A PRODUCT OF COAL TAR POSSESSING FAR GREATER POWER THAN CARBOLIC ACID IN DESTROYING GERMS OF DISEASE. A REMEDY FOR WHOOPING COUGH, CROUP, ASTHMA, CATARRH, BRONCHITIS, COUGHS, COLDS AND DIPTHERIA. Unequalled for the Disinfection of Sick Rooms. To be used only in THE CRESOLENE VAPORIZER. FOR DIRECTIONS for Use See inside the cover of the Vapour user box or circular.", underneath is "VAPO_CRESOLENECO. 180 Fulton St., NEW YORK"

On the back of the bottle on a white label with black lettering is "CAUTION ! POISON IF TAKEN INTERNALLY", underneath is "In case of accident give at once large doses of whiskey, brandy, vinegar or alcohol. If it falls on the skin apply the same.", underneath is "A TEASPOONFUL OF CRESOLENE TO A QUART OF WATER MAKES A POWERFUL LIQUID GERMICIDE AND ANTISEPTIC WASH. SEE CIRCULAR FOR DIRECTIONS.", underneath is "Guaranteed by the VapoCresoleneCo under the Food and Drugs Act, June 30 1906, Serial No. 436"

Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Tuesday, 7 July, 2026
Completeness
94
Katanning Historical Society

Katanning Historical Society

Front view of Wooden Medicine Container
Front view of Wooden Medicine Container
Back view of Wooden Medicine Container
Back view of Wooden Medicine Container
Detail view of Wooden Medicine Container
Detail view of Wooden Medicine Container
Front view of Medicine Bottle
Front view of Medicine Bottle
Back view of Medicine Bottle
Back view of Medicine Bottle

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