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      This blood-letting instrument is of the type often carried by Canadian and British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. At a time when medicine was still relatively primitive, this type of equipment would have been one of the first lines of ...

      Standard lozenges that are used for coughs and colds, nasal congestion and sore throats. Note that chloroform was a key ingredient. Still sold today, with different packaging.

      Large navy blue duffel bag containing medical supplies for first aid. Bag has St. John's logo on one side. Nametag indicates that bag belonged to D. Rummery.

      Quick Air Kit for "cut, burned, crushed, fractured or bruised extremities". Produced by Medicon, Inc.

      Randall Faichney Company, Boston

      Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil is a household (human) and farm (animal) remedy. It relieves lame back, blind and bleeding piles, scald head, cutaneous affections, neuralgia, bronchitis, pain in the back and joints, stiff joints, cuts, burns, sprains, chapped hands, etc.

      Medicines: Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil, Puretest Boracic Acid, and Puretest Epsom Salt

      This medicine from the Rexall Drug store is a "safe, non-irritating, mild antiseptic…employed as a cleansing and healing agent in the…treatment of very many minor ailments", including cuts, sores, burns, and inflammatory conditions. Dissolved in warm water, it is an antiseptic wash, gargle, spray, or douche.

      This medicine from the Rexall Drug store is a purgative, laxative, or aperient. It is also a strong solution- When added to whitewash, it gives a beautiful whiteness to walls and ceilings.