Box with bottle and pamphlet Vapo-Cresolene
Maker
Vapo-Cresolene Co. New York, USA
Date
Circa 19th Century
Description
Rectangular amber glass bottle, cork stopper with white paper seal with black text "Vapo Cresolene". 'Poison not to be taken internally . The use of vaporized antiseptics for inflammatory conditions of air passages, disinfectant". Bottle unopened.
Orange rectangular cardboard box with black text "1 1/4 teaspoons of Cresolene to a pint of water makes a reliable liquid germicide and antiseptic wash and douche. Contains 2 ozs of Cresolene. To be used with the cresolene Vaporizer". Pamphlet inside box.
Vapo-Cresolene oil used with lamp MHM2012.223, the lamp came into being in 1879, invented by James H Valentine.
Vapo-Cresolene co 62 Cortlant street New York NY USA Propietores.
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Object detail
Pamphlet; 22.5 x 14.0 cm (folded)
Box; 11.5 x 4.0 x 4.0 cm
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