On top of tin: "12 // TRADE MARK 'VAPOROLE' BRAND // AMYL NITRITE // min. 5 (0.296 c.c.) // POISON FOR INHALATION POISON // DIRECTION.–Break the capsule within the sac. // Hold the sa [illeg.] rated material in the palm of the hand, // or on a handkerchief, // and inhale the vapour arising // there [illeg.] mouth and nostrils. // BURROUGHS WELLCOME & CO. // (THE WELLCOME FOUNDATION LTD.) // LONDON (ENG.) AND MONTREAL // PRODUCT MADE IN CANADA // LABELLED BOX MADE IN ENGLAND"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A3-4 Row F
Dimension Notes
Length 5.8 cm x Width 4.2 cm
Condition Remarks
Label on lid has a large section missing.
Copy Type
Original
Research Facts
From the Blackstock Dispensary, built in 1876; practising physicians in the dispensary: Dr. John Montgomery 1876-1882; Dr. Auron J. Campbell 1882-1888; Dr. Wm. A Fish 1888-1901; Dr. John McCullough 1901-1906; Dr. Robert B. Harris 1906-1908; Dr. Archibald McArthur 1908-1925; Dr. John A. McArthur 1919-1966.