Historical information

Phosferrine tablets were available in liquid or tablet form. Phosferrine was a tonic said to benefit the nervous system and the advert reads ' Phosferrine the greatest of all tonics promotes good health.' Housewives were advised that it relieved depression by having a calming effect on the nervous system. Movie stars and Sportsmen were featured in advertisements from 1925 - 1944

Physical description

An original cardboard box, with sliding insert, that contained 'Forbes' phosferrine tablets

Inscriptions & markings

on box ; FORBES' / PHOSFERRINE-TABLETS / for THE NERVES / 2/9 / HAVE NO EQUAL FOR / WEAKNESS, LASSITUDE, DEBILITY, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, / ............../
CONTENTS 80 TABLETS / PREPARED ONLY BY / MARTIN & PLEASANCE / CHEMISTS & DRUGGISTS / 180 COLLINS STREET MELBOURNE.