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Bottle of Dover's Powder, made by Dakin Brothers, Druggists
Bottle of Dover's Powder, made by Dakin Brothers, Druggists

Bottle of Dover's Powder, made by Dakin Brothers, Druggists

Maker (Established 1859)
Datec 1880
Object number00006098
NameBottle
MediumPaper, glass, organic powder
DimensionsOverall: 106 x 34 x 26mm, 0.15 kg
ClassificationsTools and equipment
Credit LineANMM Collection
HistoryDover's Power was developed by Thomas Dover (1660 - 1742) as a medicine against cold and fever. It was a mixture of opium and ipecacuanha (the dried root of Cephaelis ipecacuanha, a plant from Brazil).
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