Name/TitleChemical: Camphorated Oil
About this objectBottle of Bickford's Camphorated Oil, described as being: "For External Application in troubles affecting the Throat and Chest. Warms and Stimualtes the parts giving immediate and lasting relief". Small rectangular amber glass bottle, with cork stopper and paper label. The bottle is about 3/4 full of the liquid.
Manufactured by A.M. Bickford & Sons Ltd.
Kindly donated by Judy and Michael Rice.
Date Made1903-1930
Place MadeAdelaide, Australia
Medium and MaterialsGlass, paper, cork, chemicals.
Inscription and MarksThe base of the bottle is marked with: 'AGM / A 115'.
On the sides are lines as well as 'NOT TO BE TAKEN'
MeasurementsL 10.3cm x W 3.7cm x D 2cm
Subject and Association DescriptionBickford’s began in 1840 when chemist William Bickford opened Adelaide’s first chemist shop, supplying essential medicines to the growing colony. After his death in 1850, his wife, Ann Margaret Bickford, took over and expanded the business and took it into new markets, eventually forming A. M. Bickford & Sons with their children. As well as selling pharmaceuticals, Bickford’s started manufacturing cordials and in 1874 began producing aerate beverages. In 1930, it merged with other pharmaceutical firms to form Drug Houses of Australia, while its well-known cordials and beverages continued under the Bickford’s name. Though no longer in pharmaceuticals, Bickford’s remains a well-known Australian brand.
Named CollectionJudy and Richard Rice Collection
Object TypeChemicals
Object numberAR#13538
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