Paper envelope containing three 'Mustard Leaves'. [JP 28/11/2003]

Collection type: Object
Description: Paper envelope containing three 'Mustard Leaves'. [JP 28/11/2003]
Long description: One of the contents of the 'Tabloid' medicine box (2002.91.43 .1) used by the donor Dr. H.B. Jones whilst a missionary in Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo. On front of the paper envelope is a printed label reading 'Mustard Leaves'. Inside the envelope are three identical sheets of paper. One side of each of the sheets of paper is printed with trade mark details (Rigollot's), the name and address of the makers (Rigollot. 24, Avenue Victoria, Paris) and wholesale depot (Southwarch Street, London), and instructions for use. The reverse side of the paper is covered with the mustard and is roug in texture. [JP 28/11/2003]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; France
Europe > Western Europe > France
Person: Maker Rigollot's; Field collector E.R. Jones; Field collector Mrs E.R. Jones; Field collector Evan Rhys Jones; Field collector Elizabeth Jones; PRM source H.B. Jones
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1915
Date collected: 1910 - 1915
Acquisition information: Donated: 2002
Materials and processes: Material Paper Plant, Process Printed
Dimensions: Length x Width 120 x 80 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 2002.91.43.41.1 Accession number: 2002.91.43.41.2 Accession number: 2002.91.43.41.3 Accession number: 2002.91.43.41.4
Research and responses: Full name of Dr E.R. Jones possibly Evan Rhys Jones, see records at Regent's Park College Angus Library and Archive which suggest he worked in Africa between 1910 and 1920 with his wife Elizabeth. They were Baptist missionaries and medical staff [AP 21/7/2016]

Search terms: Medicine, Writing, Envelope