Historical information
Chloroform began to be used as an anaesthetic agent in 1847. It was administered by dropping the substance on to a handkerchief held over the patient's nose and mouth.
Physical description
Clear glass bottle with frosted neck and fluted lip with a glass lid that has a frosted stopper and heart shaped handle piece for lifting the lid out of the bottle. The bottle is housed in a black circular cardboard case with red inner lining. Cotton padding has been stuffed in the top of the lid to protect the bottle stopper.
Inscriptions & markings
Printed in gold leaf on top of case lid: CHLOROFORM
