Glucose tin
Glaxo Laboratories Ltd
Category
Medical & health
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
130 x 97 mm; 58 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Greenford
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24400
Summary
Rectangular tin, painted cream with black printing. Top stuck on with sellotape. Rusted around bottom. labelled; GLUCODIN / GLUCOSE-D Brand GL / Glucodin supplies;- / (a) Medicinal glucose for im/mediately available energy / and nourishment. (b) Calcium and phosphorus, i.e. / protective minerals essential/ for healthy tissue function. / (c) Vitamin D to make the/ minerals available to the body. / GLAXO LABORATORIES Ltd. / Greenford, Middlesex.
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
Glaxo Laboratories Ltd, producer