RevolutionCrossroads/si_us_revolutionary_era_collections huggingface dataset:
EXTR FERRI POM
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Jar
Jar; Pharmaceutical Container
Date made: 1790-1810
1775 - 1799
place made: Germany
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 9.1 cm x 7.5 cm; 3 9/16 in x 2 15/16 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
Description: A Garland of blue and purple flowers with green leaves frames an oval medallion outlined in yellow and blackMarked, "EXTR FERRI POM"
Urdang attributes the containers 1991.0664.0760 through 1991.0664.0825 to Hanau in the late 18th century based on the floral design surrounding the medallion and the initials HN on the bottom of many of the jars in the series. However, in a letter dated August 1983, the pharmaceutical history scholar Wolfgang-Hagen Hein believes the unmarked containers and those marked FH were made in Florsheim in the German state of Hesse.
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ELLEET E EVC ROS
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: jar
albarello
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 20 cm x 11.5 cm; 7 7/8 in x 4 17/32 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Publisher: Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Health & Medicine
Description: This albarello features a painted yellow oval baroque shield with a knight’s helmet at the top. The shield is framed by blue flowers. The interior of the shield features an image of a castle tower with three stars above, and the initials<i>G C</i> in between the stars. Below the lower shoulder the jar is also marked <i>ELLEET E ESVC ROS.</i> The jar would have contained an electuary of rose, a paste composed of rose water and rose petals that was used as a salve.
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BENIDICT NICOL
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Jar
jar
Date made: 18th Century
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 18.6 cm x 12.5 cm; 7 5/16 in x 4 15/16 in
overall: 7 1/2 in x 4 3/4 in; 19.05 cm x 12.065 cm
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
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Albarello
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: jar
albarello
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 20.5 cm x 14 cm; 8 1/16 in x 5 1/2 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Publisher: Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
Religion
European Apothecary
Health & Medicine
Description: This albarello has a yellow baroque shield framing the image of a saint. In the saint’s left hand is a cross and a palm frond. In his right hand the saint is holding the leash of a dog (possibly a lamb). The palm frond symbolizes the saint was a martyr, and the inclusion of the dog or lamb points to a variety of saints associated with healing and animals including Saint Roch, Saint Hubert of Liege, Saint Catherine of Siena, or Saint Agnes.
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jar
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Jar
Date made: 18th Century
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
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Drug Jar
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: jar
jar; Pharmaceutical Container
date made: 18th century
place made: Italy: Liguria, Savona
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 18.2 cm x 13 cm; 7 5/32 in x 5 1/8 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Publisher: Drey, Rudolf E.A.. Apothecary Jars
Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Description (Brief): This blue and white albarello-shaped drug jar has two bands of blue arches or false gadroons. On the upper shoulder is a portrait of an African man in the center of the top border. The borders are decorated with blue arches or false gadroons. In <i>Apothecary Jars</i> by Rudolf Drey, a similar jar to 1991.0664.0648 through 1991.0664.0664, is illustrated, and attributed to Savona, a seaport town in northern Italy, which has a similar blue and manganese pallet.
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Drug Jar
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: jar
date made: 18th century
place made: Italy: Liguria, Savona
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 22.5 cm x 14 cm; 8 7/8 in x 5 1/2 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Publisher: Drey, Rudolf E.A.. Apothecary Jars
Continental and British Ceramics
Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Description (Brief): This ovoid-shaped container is decorated with blue arches or false gadroons, and is marrked with the alchemical symbol for spirits above the initials V.Z. A similar jar is illustrated in <i>Apothecary Jars</i> by Rudolf Drey. Attributed to Savona, a seaport town in northern Italy it has a similar blue and manganese pallet. Some of the containers in this series have initials on the shoulder. According to Dray the initials may refer to the owner of the apothecary.
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Drug Jar
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: jar
jar; Pharmaceutical Container
date made: 18th century
place made: Italy: Liguria, Savona
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 18.5 cm x 11.8 cm; 7 9/32 in x 4 21/32 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Publisher: Drey, Rudolf E.A.. Apothecary Jars
Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Description (Brief): This drug jar is decorated with blue arches or false gadroons. In <I>Apothecary Jars</i> by Rudolf Drey, a similar jar to 1991.0664.0648 through 1991.0664.0664, is illustrated, and attributed to Savona, a seaport town in northern Italy, has a similar blue and manganese pallet. The blue and white syrup jar has a long flared spout and an applied slab handle. Within the border of the upper shoulder is a portrait of a lady with short curly hair secured with a blue band. This jar is identical 1991.0664.0659).
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Cof. hyerae co
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Jar
albarello
Date made: 18th Century
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 21.9 cm x 10 cm; 8 5/8 in x 3 15/16 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
Description: This albarello drug jar is decorated with an elaborate blue floral motif. On the upper shoulder is a depiction of John the Baptist's head lying on a plate. An escroll diagonally placed on the waist is marked in gothic script, <i>Cof. hyerae co</i>. The remains of a paper label is glued to the interior rim of the jar. It is marked in pen, <i>"J O</i>.
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V. Basilico
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: jar
jar, albarello
date made: 18th century
place made: Italy
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 22.8 cm x 12.5 cm; 8 31/32 in x 4 29/32 in
overall: 9 1/8 in x 4 1/2 in; 23.1775 cm x 11.43 cm
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Publisher: Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Mythology
Health & Medicine
Description: This albarello container depicts an image of Cupid with his bow and arrow running across a landscape with trees and a tower in the background. Abstract designs decorate the shoulder and foot. The back of the container is unadorned. It is marked just above the lower shoulder “V. basilica.” The jar would have contained Unguentum Basilicon.
Basilicon is a type of ointment also referred to as “Sovereign Ointment.” It is made from wax, pitch, olive oil, myrrh, frankincense, lard and a variety of other ingredients. Basilicon was used to promote the healing of wounds.
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TRYPHERA MAGNA
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: jar
jar, albarello
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 21.2 cm x 14 cm; 8 11/32 in x 5 1/2 in
overall: 8 5/8 in x 5 1/8 in; 21.9075 cm x 13.0175 cm
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Publisher: Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Health & Medicine
Description: This albarello drug jar has rounded shoulders and a short foot with a blue scroll design. The jar is decorated with a blue, green and yellow floral motif with cherubic infants (putti) perched on vines. A gold crown sits over the heads of a double headed eagle, which holds an escutcheon inside a gold shield. The jar is marked <i>TRYPHERA MAGNA</i> a compound that includes opium, cinnamon, and henbane leaves for relief of gastric pain and insomnia.
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Albarello
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: albarello
jar
date made: 18th century
place made: Italy
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 24.5 cm x 12.5 cm; 9 21/32 in x 4 29/32 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Publisher: Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Health & Medicine
Description: This albarello has a white glazed background with a blue crown floating above a blue eagle. A blank escrol is just above the lower shoulder.
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Albarello
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: jar
albarello
date made: 18th century
place made: Italy: Liguria, Savona
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 25.5 cm x 13.5 cm; 10 1/32 in x 5 5/16 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Publisher: Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Health & Medicine
Description: This albarello depicts a cat–like animal standing on its hind legs, surrounded by flowers and trees in blue. Blue bands encircle the jar’s upper and lower shoulders.
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Albarello
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: jar
albarello
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 23.8 cm x 10 cm; 9 3/8 in x 3 15/16 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Publisher: Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Health & Medicine
Description: This blue and white albarello features an image of a rabbit standing on its hind legs, climbing a large plant. Blue bands encircle both shoulders of the jar, punctuated by slashes of blue slips.
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A: ABSYNT
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Jar
Date made: 18th Century
place made: Netherlands
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 26 cm x 14 cm; 10 1/4 in x 5 1/2 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
CARTOCOSTI
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Jar
Jar; Pharmaceutical Container
Date made: 18th Century
place made: Netherlands
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 10.5 cm x 8.3 cm; 4 1/8 in x 3 1/4 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
Description: Albarello-shaped drug jar with a straight neck. The white and cobalt blue tin-glazed container is decorated a basket of fruit is flanked by two peacocks, scrolls, vines, tassels and the face of an angel creating a cartouche. The interior of the cartouche is marked, "CARTOCOSTI:"
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Ex. Absint.
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: jar
jar; Pharmaceutical Container
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 12.5 cm x 8.7 cm; 4 29/32 in x 3 7/16 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Publisher: Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Health & Medicine
Description: This albarello drug jar depicts two lions flanking a cartouche topped by a crown. The interior of the cartouche has a cross at center and the letter P at the left and the letter A on the right. The jar is very similar in style to the ones seen in objects 1991.0664.0669–.0673. The jar is labeled “Ex. Absint” in black gothic text. The jar would have contained an extract of absinthe, made from wormwood, and used as a stimulating tonic, stomachic (appetite and digestive aid), diuretic, and emmenagogue (to stimulate menstrual flow).
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jar
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Jar
Jar; Pharmaceutical Container
Date made: 18th Century
Place Made: Germany: Hesse, Offenbach
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 9.7 cm x 8 cm; 3 13/16 in x 3 1/8 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
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Ext. Croci
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: jar
jar; Pharmaceutical Container
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 11 cm x 8 cm; 4 11/32 in x 3 5/32 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Publisher: Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Health & Medicine
Description: This albarello drug jar depicts two lions flanking a cartouche topped by a crown. The interior of the cartouche has a cross with the letter P on the left and by the letter A on the right. The jar is very similar in style to the ones seen in objects 1991.0664.0669–.0673. The jar is labeled “Ext. croci” in black gothic text. The jar would have contained Extract of Crocus, or extract of saffron. Saffron was commonly used as an ingredient in a variety of medicinal preparations, often as an expectorant and blood stimulant.
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S DE POMIS
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Jar
syrup jar
Date made: 18th Century
place made: Italy
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 18.3 cm x 17 cm x 21 cm; 7 3/16 in x 6 11/16 in x 8 1/4 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
Description (Brief): This syrup jar with a short spout and an applied double sausage handle. Blue monochromatic glaze over a white background. The mark within the escroll is, "S DE POMIS". Syrupus de Pomis is a syrup including sienna leaves, borage, apple juice, and used as a purgative.
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Ung: PlaTigna
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: jar
jar; Pharmaceutical Container
date made: 18th century
place made: Italy
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 18.3 cm x 14 cm; 7 3/16 in x 5 1/2 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Publisher: Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Description (Brief): This drug jar has a blue floral motif. Its upper shoulder has a yellowish, oval medallion with an animal standing with one paw lifted. The escroll in the center is marked <i> Ung: PlaTigna</i>.
George Urdang, co-author of <i>The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy Catalogue,</i> attributes this jar to 18th century Verona.
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Albarello
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: jar
jar, albarello
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 23 cm x 13 cm; 9 1/16 in x 5 1/8 in
overall: 9 in x 5 in; 22.86 cm x 12.7 cm
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Publisher: Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
Religion
European Apothecary
Health & Medicine
Description: This albarello has a flared foot and is painted with decorative blue, yellow, and green flowers, and leaves and vines. In the center of the jar is a portrait of the Madonna holding the infant Jesus. Mary wears a gold dress with blue mantle and a gold crown on her head. In her left hand Mary holds two cords attached to two squares. Just below Mary are the heads of three females engulfed in the flames of hell. George Urdang attributes this jar to 18th–century Castelli.
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VN DIFENSIVO
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: jar
jar; Pharmaceutical Container
date made: 18th century
place made: Italy
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 22.5 cm x 15 cm; 8 27/32 in x 5 29/32 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Publisher: Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Health & Medicine
Description: This blue and white albarello drug jar depicts two lions, each standing on one hind leg. They flank a cartouche, and support a crown in their front paws. The interior of the cartouche has a cross with the letter P at left, and on the right, the letter A. An escroll at the shoulder of the container is marked, "VN DIFENSIVO". The jar is very similar in style to the ones seen in objects 1991.0664.0669–.0673, but has an unglazed bottom. The jar would have contained Unguentum Defensivum, or defensive ointment. The ointment was composed of Dragon’s blood (red resin from several different types of trees) Armenian bole, rose oil, vinegar, and wax. The ointment was used to treat skin lesions and wounds.
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Mel Rosa Sem
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: syrup jar
date made: 18th century
Date made: 1700 - 1750
place made: Italy
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 23.5 cm x 17 cm x 21.5 cm; 9 1/4 in x 6 11/16 in x 8 7/16 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Publisher: Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Description (Brief): This syrup jar has a straight spout and an applied strap handle with blue and purple decorative motifs over a white glaze similar to 1991.0664.0643. The label in the center of the vessel is marked <i>Mel Rosa Sem</i> which would be a concoction of Rose seeds and honey. George Urdang, author of <i>The Squibb ancient Pharmacy Catalogue</i> attributes this jar to 18th century Venice.
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jar
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Jar
Date made: 18th Century
1705
place made: Italy
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 24.3 cm x 17.5 cm; 9 9/16 in x 6 7/8 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
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Albarello
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: jar
albarello
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 27.6 cm x 17.3 cm; 10 7/8 in x 6 13/16 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Publisher: Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Health & Medicine
Description: This blue and white albarello is decorated with a landscape of hills, trees, and several buildings.
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P. D. Sine Quibus
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: jar
date made: 18th century
place made: Italy: Liguria, Savona
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 10.2 cm x 8 cm; 4 1/32 in x 3 5/32 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Publisher: Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Health & Medicine
Description: This albarello drug jar has a slightly flared foot, a deep blue floral motif, and an off–white glaze. The scroll reads <i>P. D. Sine Quibus.</i> This jar would have contained <i>pilulae di sine quibus</i> or <i>pills I would not wish to be without.</i> The pills would have been made from aloes, scammony, mastic, senna leaves, and other ingredients, and were used as a purgative.
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Cons. Sorbe
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: jar
date made: 18th century
place made: Italy: Liguria, Savona
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 16.6 cm x 13.5 cm; 6 9/16 in x 5 5/16 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Publisher: Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Description (Brief): The label at the waist of this drug jar reads <i>Cons. Sorbe</i>. Sorbus is a tree or shrub within the Rose family. Its berries grow in clusters, and can be made into tea, jam, syrup, and fortified wine. The fruit is also used as an astringent, laxative, diuretic and has been used to prevent survey. The abbreviated Latin <i>Cons</i> probably refers to Confefectio, a syrup or Conserva, and is a formula made from herbs and sugar.
George Urdang, co-author of <i>The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy Catalogue</i> attributes this jar to 18th century Savona.
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Syr*d*Beton*Simpl
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: syrup jar
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 19.5 cm x 15.5 cm x 19.5 cm; 7 11/16 in x 6 1/8 in x 7 11/16 in
Credit line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Publisher: Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
Topics: Medicine
Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Description (Brief): This syrup jar has a straight spout and an applied strap handle, and light blue leaves and vines at the upper and lower shoulders. It has two manganese-colored gothic script across the center of the jar and a second label applied with the cold paint technique at the back of the jar below the handle.
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