Silver plaster case, Chester, England, 1900

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Silver plaster case, Chester, England, 1900

Credits: Science Museum London

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The silver case is engraving with the words "We heal all wounds save those of love”. The case is hallmarked “Chester”. The case was used to hold a court plaster - a piece of silk coated with gelatine to cover cuts and grazes on the skin. The packaging shown with the case is for a court plaster.

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