Record

Reference NumberMIMM/2019-3/2
TitleBottle of Varnish
Date1850-1899
DescriptionThe blue glass bottle is empty, but as indicated by the white label with black writing, it contained varnish prepared by Willis's Medical Hall in Dublin. Varnish was an antiseptic compound popular in the late 19th century.
Extent1 item
Dimensions210mm x 60mm
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameMedicine-Bottle
TermGeneral Surgery -- Instrumentation
Wounds and Injuries -- therapy
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/2026Willis; Thomas ([d.1876]); apothecary[d.1876]
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