Phial

Phial containing tannin, from the medicine box which belonged to William Colbeck RNR took part in the 'Southern Cross' Antarctic Expedition (1898-1900), and in 1902 commanded 'Morning', the tender to Scott's 'Discovery'.

Object Details

ID: TOA0126.9
Type: Phial
Display location: Display - Polar Worlds Gallery
Creator: Burroughs, Wellcome & Co
Date made: circa 1900
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 80 mm x 15 mm x 15 mm
Parts: medical supplies