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Medicine chest

Wooden medicine chest belonging to Adm John Lort Stokes (1812-85). In top compartment sixteen bottles, twelve with leather covers. Drawer in base held shut by metal rod. Rack for seven bottles at back (one missing). Two metal pill compartments, balance and weights. One pill box, four bottles, a measuring flask, glass pestle and mortar. Lid lined with green plush.
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Object Details

ID: TOA0131
Collection: Lifesaving and medical equipment
Type: Medicine chest
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Stokes, John Lort
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Overall: 250 x 295 x 215 mm
Parts: Medicine chest