Mercurochrome (merbronim) was discovered in1919, it became a popular topical antiseptic for treatment of minor cuts and scrapes. use is now restricted because of the mercury content. Sometimes known as 'monkey blood because of its distinct colour
Significance
Mercurochrome was used by nurses for minor wound treatment
Physical description
Round vintage medicine bottle (plain glass) with glass stopper, ' Mercurochrome' printed [black ink] within a blue border on a white rectangular label. Dry mercurochrome at base
Inscriptions & markings
previous catalogue number handwritten [black ink] underneath base
