Name/TitleChemical: Sloan's Family Liniment
About this objectA bottle of Sloan's Family Liniment. The bottle states that it can be applied externally "in the treatment of Muscular Congestion and Muscular Pain due to exposure and fatigue or of Rheutmatic origin, Lumbago, Sciatica, Sprains and Strains of Muscles and Tendons, Neuralgia from exposure and draughts, Stiff Neck, Backache, Bruises, Chillblains, Mosquito Bites and Stings of many non-poisonous insects."
Rectangular, clear glass bottle with metal screw-cap lid and paper label. the back of the bottle is inscribed with: "THIS BOTTLE ALWAYS REMAINS THE PROPERTY OF CHAMBERLAIN'S PTY LTD SYDNEY". A small amount of the amber coloured liniment remains in the bottle.
Made by Chamberlain's Pty Ltd, who are described as the "Successors In Australia to Dr Earl S Sloan Incorporated".
Kindly donated by Judy and Michael Rice.
Date Made1934-1970
Place MadeSydney, Australia
Medium and MaterialsGlass, paper, metal, chemicals.
Inscription and MarksThe base of the bottle is marked with: 'AGM / IS 558 / 2'
MeasurementsL 12cm x W 4.7cm x D 2.7cm
Object TypeChemicals
Object numberAR#13537
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved