Collection Highlights
Dish: footed compote with cover
1825-1845
1936.693ab
Glass
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Bitters in box
Object name
Bitters in box
Date
1846-1880
Medium
Wood, paper, bitters
Dimensions
Overall: 1 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 3.2 x 5.7 cm )
Description
Cylindrical wooden box wrapped in original paper and inscribed label; bitters powder inside smells of ginger.
Object Number
Z.896
Marks
printed: on label: "NEWTON'S/ JAUNDICE/ Bitters