BEX POWDERS
H1988.704
Small, rectangular, blue and yellow box which originally contained 12 sachets of Bex Powders, recommended for relieving headaches, rheumatism, sciatica, lumbago, influenza and colds. The box is predominantly yellow, with blue edges, and the brand name "BEX" in blue on 3 sides, and instructions on the 4th side. The box also has a price tag from BARR AND MOYES CHEMISTS, Bunbury, for 12c. The 1 sachet inside the box consists of folded paper containing the actual powder. The paper also bears the brand name and instructions.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1988.704 |
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| Accession Date: | 30 Nov 1988 |
Material
| Cardboard/Paper | Cardboard, paper, powder. |
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| Powder/Unclassified |
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| Paper |
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| Paper/Paper |
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Measurement
| length | 75mm |
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| width | 30mm |
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| height | 30mm | box cm |
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| length | 67mm |
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| width | 27mm | sachet |
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