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Medical Fumigation Ribbon, by Piesse & Lubin, London

Inventory Number 51961


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.51961

Subject
Medicine
Item type
Object
Provenance
Pres. by Dr. Anne M. Young
Primary inscriptions
Piesse & Lubin Ltd./Ribbon of Bruges/ For Fumigation/ Draw out a piece of the Ribbon, light it, blow oyut the flame and as it smoulders a fragrant vapour will arise./ Made in England/ Parfumeurs, London/ Piesse & Lubin/ Trade Mark - Musk Deer', '84~2'
Physical material
Card
ribbon
ink
Paper
Dimensions
Diameter: 53mm Height: 47mm Weight: 15g
Inventory No
51961
Accession Number
1984-2

Description

Ribbon of Bruges' fumigating ribbon by Piesse & Lubin, London, ? 19th century, in bright red card dispensing drum, with a section of ribbon showing through the slot at the top.