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Physical Description:
glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 11.4 cm x 5.2 cm x 5.2 cm; 4 1/2 in x 2 1/16 in x 2 1/16 in
Object Name:
bottle
Other Terms:
bottle; bottle & stopper; Pharmaceutical Container
Date made:
18th century
Description:
This blown and molded square-shaped bottle has a narrow neck and a flared lip. The baked white enamel shield is framed by stylized blue leaves with red flowers. A yellow crown sits on the top of the shield. The alchemical symbol for spirits is above the word <i>CAMPHOR.</i> Camphor was often used as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic. It is a gummy, aromatic substance obtained from the Camphor Laurel or <i>cinnamomum camphora</i> found in China, Japan, and Taiwan. Externally Camphor was applied to the skin as a liniment.
Location:
Currently not on view
Subject:
Pharmacy  Search this
Related Publication:
Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
Estes, J. Worth. Dictionary of Protopharmacology: Therapeutic Practices, 1700-1850
Credit Line:
Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
ID Number:
1991.0664.0356
Accession number:
1991.0664
Collector/donor number:
SAP 217
Catalog number:
1991.0664.0356
M-05505
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European Apothecary
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-5e41-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_993816