Container - Medicine Container, Throaties, 1950s

Historical information

Throaties is a commonly used home medicine. The Throaties medicated lozenge was invented by Sweetacres in 1930 and is still in production in the 21st century.

Physical description

Small tin, painted hinged lid

Inscriptions & markings

"Throaties, invaluable for coughs, colds, sore throats, influenza, etc." printed in red, black and cream

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