A tin of Rexall Pro-Cap Adhesive Plaster consisting of a metal cylindrical tube (a), coloured grey and white with red printing; inside the tube is a roll (b) which fits into the tube and forms the top and bottom to make it look like a can; attached to the roll is the adhesive plaster which is tight…
A tin of Rexall Pro-Cap Adhesive Plaster consisting of a metal cylindrical tube (a), coloured grey and white with red printing; inside the tube is a roll (b) which fits into the tube and forms the top and bottom to make it look like a can; attached to the roll is the adhesive plaster which is tightly rolled around the cylinder and is a light beige colour.
Dr. Bennett practiced medicine from 1925 until 1964; the product was patented in 1947.
Material
metal: grey, white, red
adhesive: beige
Inscriptions
"Rexall // PRO-CAP // ADHESIVE PLASTER" printed on the front of the tin; "PATENT NO. 2,427,022" printed on the side of the tin; "REXALL DRUG COMPANY - Distributor - LOS ANGELES - BOSTON - ST. LOUIS, U.S.A. - TORONTO. CAN. MADE IN U.S.A." printed on the top and bottom of the can.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D4-4
Condition Remarks
Some slight wear on the metal
Reference Types
Book
JPG
Reference Comments
Internet: "Biddington's United States Patent Dates and Numbers 1836-1990"; CD #3
Research Facts
Dr. Bennett graduated from Queen's Meds in 1921. He was a general practitioner in Kingston and practiced medicine at 197 Queen St; He practiced from 1925 until his death in 1964; he had a certificate in obstetrics.