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LicenseTwo bottles of "Lacyson's Odorous Powder" Graduated grey
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Two bottles of "Laeyson's Odorous Powder"
Not much is known about this treatment despite its very distinctive name. A reference in a medical text published in 1832 in France suggests that it was a powder intended for use against eye complaints, which contained ammonia – this would explain the word ‘odorous’. The text also makes reference to the product being sold by charlatans – the author obviously considered this a quack medicine of dubious quality.
These particular samples were available for sale in France in the 1800s for 3 francs.
Details
- Category:
- Medical Glass-ware
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A660182
- Measurements:
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overall: 145 mm x 37 mm x 37 mm, .19kg
- type:
- bottle
