Bottle of Compound Syrup of Cocillana

Made:
1901-1950 in Southwark
maker:
Wright, Layman and Umney Limited

Glass bottle with metal lid full of Compound Syrup of Cocillana (contains opium, morphine hydrochloride and antimony). 162 mm x 51 mm x 30 mm, 309 g. Label reads, ' Expectorand, Sedative and Tonic Laxative...A soothing rememdy for irritating Coughs, Bronchitis and Chest and Lung troubles.' Produced by Wright, Layman and Umney Limited, early twentieth century.

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A662152
Materials:
glass, metal, complete, cocillana, opium, morphine hydrochloride and antimony
type:
bottle and morphine
credit:
Wellcome Trust