Solution of ammonia bottle
Boots UK Ltd
Category
Medical & health
Date
Unknown
Materials
Glass and rubber
Measurements
75 x 30 mm
Place of origin
Nottingham
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 16254.6
Summary
A brown hexagonal ridged glass bottle with rubber cap containing a liquid labelled, POISON, FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY / SOLUTION OF / AMMONIA / FOR INSECT BITES. / CONTAINS 10% ww ammonia. When opening this bottle hold / it well away from the face. From within a rusted metal tin with pale blue hinged lid (NT16254.1).
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Boots UK Ltd, manufacturer