Tinct. Opio (Tincture of Opium or Laudanum)

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Title

Tinct. Opio (Tincture of Opium or Laudanum)

Description

In 19th century England, laudanum was often sold by shopkeepers, who kept their laudanum in large containers. The liquid was measured into any container the customer provided. It was a drug used by the working class to treat many minor complaints.

Identifier

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Citation

“Tinct. Opio (Tincture of Opium or Laudanum),” Exhibits, accessed March 28, 2024, https://utswlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/110.