Container - Bottle, Early - Mid 20th Century

Historical information

This is an earlier example of how mosquitos and other annoying insect bites were treated.

Significance

Quick treatment of insect bites could often prevent the development of serious medical conditions and diseases.

Physical description

Bottle clear glass originally containing liquid. Now empty. Marked "M. Ballantyne". Plastic top broken.

Inscriptions & markings

‘Use Mosouitofly. A preventative and cure for all insect bites. Does not evaporate quickly. M Ballantyne, Pharmaceutical Chemist, Malvern & Mordiallac.'

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