Medicine bottle
Category
Medical & health
Date
Unknown
Materials
Glass, paper and cork
Measurements
88 x 40 x 40 mm
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 39508.12
Summary
A square cross-section clear glass medicine bottle with a cork stopper containing a powder. Purple paper labels on all four sides. First side reads; The Maltine / Manufacturing / COMPY., LIMITED, / 24/25, Dart St., / LONDON, WC. The second side reads; BEEF / Peptonoids / CONCENTRATED / Beef (and) Milk / WITH / GLUTEN. The third and fourth sides have a list of ailments for which the peptonoids are suitable and directions for use. The bottom of the bottle is embossed; M M Co / LONDON / 1885 / LIMITED.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.