Record

Reference NumberMIMM/2015-6-3
TitleDr Nelson's Inhaler
Date1875-1925
Creator NameGrimwade's Limited, Earthenware Manufacturer, 1855-
DescriptionThis is Dr. Nelson's Improved Inhaler, as invented by Dr Nelson in 1861. It consists of a ceramic inhaler fitted with a mouthpiece made of clear glass, inserted into a cork stopper. The name of the item and directions for use are written on it. Made by Royal Winton in England, as indicated on the bottom.
Extent1 item
Dimensions265mm x 130mm
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameInhalers
TermRespiratory Tract Diseases
Therapeutics -- Instrumentation
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/5946Grimwade's Limited; 1855-; Earthenware Manufacturer1855-
DS/UK/6271Nelson; David Hume (1809-1897); physician1809-1897
Places
CodeSet
NA35England/United Kingdom
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