References

• Kruschen Salts - Papers Past National Library New Zealand Government. Advertisement for Kruschen Salts in the Evening Post, Thursday June 16, 1927, page 8, .....Kruschen Salts prevent constipation and rheumatism. Manufactured by E Griffiths Hughes Ltd, Manchester, England (Est. 1756).
• Powerhouse Museum Collection Entry for Kruschen Salts Jar of Kruschen salts, 1930 - 1959. Object statement : Jar of medication, 'Kruschen salts', glass / paper / metal / contents, made by E Griffiths Hughes Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia, c.1930 - 1959. Production notes : Made by E. GRIFFITHS HUGHES LTD., Operative Chemists (Established 1756) / Manchester (Eng.) Sydney (Aust.) Description : Jar of medication, 'Kruschen salts', glass / paper / metal / contents, made by E Griffiths Hughes Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia, c.1930 - 1959. Unopened cylindrical amber glass jar with moulded rim fitted with metal cap, painted silver. Remains of red paper seal visible. Black and white label pasted to front of jar advertising product and providing trade information. Jar full of powder. Product named embossed on base. Marks Black and white paper label attached to front of jar: text across top reads 'Kruschen Salts'; left side 'ANALYSIS / SALTS' with list below; centre to right label has information about product use for 'Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbaga, Eczema, Constipation, Liver and Kidney Disorders' and 'removing Uric Acid from the blood'; across bottom 'E. GRIFFITHS HUGHES LTD., Operative Chemists (Established 1756) / Manchester (Eng.) Sydney (Aust.)'. Lid embossed 'Kruschen' across centre. Embossed base 'KRUSCHEN / SALTS'. Registration number K717 Production date : 1930 - 1959 Height 98 mm x Width 52 mm.