PRODUCT PACKAGE

Dimensions16.5 x 5 x 5 cm

Object numberHF.2021.55.4

DescriptionProduct packaging for Thornton's Carbolic Healing Oil. Rectangular box wrapped in red paper. Two of the long sides of the box only have black text while the other two long sides have black text and the image of a white horse on a black background. Two of the long sides are written in French while the other two are in English.

Narrative

This healing oil was marketed as an all-round treatment to several ailments for both man and animal! An antiseptic remedy, this could be found in household used as a soothing liniment for old sores or joint stiffness.

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