Bottle - Kruschen Salts

Historical information

Sole manufacturer ef. "Kruschen": Evan Griffiths Hughes, chemists of County of Lancashire, England. Keuschen Salts was an electrolyte replenisher to prevent heat cramps caused by too much sweating.

Significance

Used by a resident of te Kiewa Valley.

Physical description

Amber coloured glass bottle with metal screwtop lid, remnants of a label.

Inscriptions & markings

Lid: "Kruschen" stamped inside a circle on the tin. Base also has 'Kruschen' in raised lettering.

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