RP XXV.9.11 - George Glover's India rubber court plaster. Goodge Street, London - [1868-1898]
Glover's celebrated India rubber court plaster, manufactured by George Glover, chemist of 19 Goodge Street, Tottenham, London. The plaster and backing are contained within a yellow booklet with instructions for use, contained within an embroidered side-opening case which is covered in lemon cross-st...
| Archive level description: | Item |
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| Physical Description: | 1 item |
| Dimensions: | 41mm x 83mm |
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| Summary: | Glover's celebrated India rubber court plaster, manufactured by George Glover, chemist of 19 Goodge Street, Tottenham, London. The plaster and backing are contained within a yellow booklet with instructions for use, contained within an embroidered side-opening case which is covered in lemon cross-stitch. |
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| Date: | [1868-1898] |
| Reference Number: | RP XXV.9.11 |
| Biographical/Administrative Information: | The court plaster was common at this date. The name is derived from the 17th century when it was fashionable to put black pieces of plaster cut into various shapes onto skin to enhance its beauty. The decorative case of this example suggests that it is from a personal medicine chest or first aid kit. |