Foot powder

Front view of a bottle showing the printed inscription.

Side view of a bottle showing the printed inscription.

Rear view of a bottle showing the printed inscription.

Side view of a bottle showing the handwritten label.

Top view of a bottle showing the screw thread in the neck.

Classification

Description

A bottle for Powell's foot powder. Including original handwritten identification label.

Designers & Manufacturers

Designer (Person)

Unknown

Manufacturer

Cascelloid

Manufactured for

J Powell & Son

Inscriptions

moulded: "CAS 4. 4oz" (base)

printed: "POWELL'S ANTISEPTIC FOOT POWER. For the Prevention and Cure of Over-Heated and Tender Feet. A boon to all sportsmen and dancers. Antiseptic & Deodorant. J Powell & Son Ltd. Chemists. St. MAry's Butts. Reading. Directions for use.Apply daily ,squeezing the container gently and paying particular attention to the spaces between the toes. Added protection and comfort will result from powdering the inside of socks or stockings and shoes. Ask for POWELL'S and beware of injurous imitations. Powell's foot powder contains: Starch BP 28.2% Boric Acid Powder 28.29% Zinc oxide 14.14% chlorphenesin 1.00% Eucalyptus Oil BP ?? Sterised Purif. Talc BPC ad 100.00%" (around bottle)