Name/TitleBottle of Gripe Drink
About this objectOne of a pair of bottles with red labels within a collection of three bottles, containing varying amounts of brown/black gripe drink. The label is a little worn, and the cork has been broken off. The bottle containing the original medicine could be bought and administered by the farmer.
MakerAlgernon Lawes Ltd
Maker RoleMaker of contents
Date Madec. 1920
Medium and MaterialsGreen Glass
Inscription and MarksTwo of the bottles have red labels on them inscribed " 'Algernon Lawes' extraordinary gripe drink for horses, cattle and sheep. To be shaken and given direct from the bottle precisely as it is. A whole bottle for horses and cattle, and half a bottle for sheep or calf. Algernon Lawes Ltd, Albion works, 203 Hornsey Road, London"
MeasurementsHeight of Bottle: 245mm
Diameter at Base: 65mm
Object Typemedication
Object numberSTMEA:78.A.47.1.1
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
