Medicine Container and Bottle

c. 1940
Overview

A black circular container and clear bottle with a cork stopper in the top. The container has a white label which informs the person about the medicine, its dosage and where the medicine was made.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS1986.151n
Item type
Medicines
Material
Cardboard
Cork
Glass
Paper
Width
2.3000 cm
Height or length
9.1000 cm
Inscriptions and markings

On the top of the container is a white circular label, on it is a black circle and inside the circle in black typed lettering is "Tinct. RHUS T. A & P".

The white label on the container has black typed lettering "RHUS TOX." and underneath is "RHUS TOXICODENDRON, is prescribed homoeopathically in case of Pimples; Ringworm; Warts; rheumatism; Deep-seated Sprains; Lumbago; Sciatica." DOSE - Every three hours. AN INFANT.-Half a Pilule, or quarter of drop of Tincture. SEVEN YEARS.- One Pilule, or half a drop of Tincture. FOURTEEN YEARS.- Two Pilule, or one drop of Tincture. AN ADULT.- Two Pilule, or two drops of Tincture. The Tincture to be taken in a little water. THE TINCTURE CONTAINS 100 PER CENT . PROOF SPIRIT. CAUTION. - Insist on having the Genuine Medicines and refuse any imitations offered from interested motives. Est 1867. Prepared by Phosferine (ASHTON & PARSONS) Ltd., LA BELLE SAUVAGE. LUDGATE HILL, LONDON, ENGLAND. Honoured by our commands from the Royal Family , and many other distinguished and august personages.".

The white label on the bottle is has black typed lettering "RHUS TOX." and underneath is "RHUS TOXICODENDRON, is prescribed homoeopathically in case of Pimples; Ringworm; Warts; rheumatism; Deep-seated Sprains; Lumbago; Sciatica." DOSE - Every three hours. AN INFANT.-Half a Pilule, or quarter of drop of Tincture. SEVEN YEARS.- One Pilule, or half a drop of Tincture. FOURTEEN YEARS.- Two Pilule, or one drop of Tincture. AN ADULT.- Two Pilule, or two drops of Tincture. Prepared by Phosferine (ASHTON & PARSONS) Ltd., Watford, England".

Place made
Watford, United Kingdom
Year
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Tuesday, 14 April, 2026
Completeness
88
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Medicine Container and Bottle
Medicine Container and Bottle

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