999.3.1: Tincture of Iodine, 1940-1960
Additional Images
Image No. 2875 ; Photographer: Helen Kingsley
Object Description
Rectangular brown bottle with a red rubber stopper containing 3 fluid ounces of Tincture of Iodine. In relief on the back of the bottle is a scull and cross bones and 'POISON LIQ. IODINE'. Paper label on outside has antidote printed in black ink.
Object Classification
Accession Number: 999.3.1
Collection: Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Date: 1940-1960
Object Dimensions
- Height: 8.6 cm
- Width: 3 cm
- Depth: 3 cm
Object Parts
Object Materials
- glass,
- paper,
- poison-liquid,
- printing ink,
- rubber
Acquisition Detail
- Manufacturer: Western Wholesale Drug Ltd.
- Owner: Dr. Brabizon J. Hallowes
- History of Use: Iodine dissolved in alcohol is called tincture of iodine and was widely used as a disinfectant for cuts. Used by Dr. Hallowes [1885-1961] in Vancouver where he opened a general practice in 1936. In later life he moved to Saturna Island.
