RevolutionCrossroads/si_us_revolutionary_era_collections huggingface dataset:
SP VITRIOL ACID
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bottle
bottle; PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER
date made: 18th century
unspecified: Germany
Physical Description: glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
colorless (overall color)
white (overall color)
blue (overall color)
yellow (overall color)
black (overall color)
red (overall color)
hand blown (overall production method/technique)
rococo (overall style)
Measurements: overall: 12.5 cm x 5.2 cm x 5.3 cm; 4 15/16 in x 2 1/16 in x 2 1/16 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
Estes, J. Worth. Dictionary of Protopharmacology: Therapeutic Practices, 1700-1850
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Health & Medicine
Description: This square blown and molded bottle has a flared collar and a glass stopper. The glass bottle is decorated with a baked white enamel cartouche. The white circle is framed by stylized blue leaves and yellow flowers and red ribbon. It is marked in black <i>SP VITRIOL ACID</i>. Spirits of Vitriol Acid was imbibed as a tonic or applied topically as an astringent and an antiseptic.
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VITR ANTIMON
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: jar
jar; PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 9.7 cm x 5.3 cm x 5.3 cm; 3 13/16 in x 2 1/16 in x 2 1/16 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
Estes, J. Worth. Dictionary of Protopharmacology: Therapeutic Practices, 1700-1850
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Health & Medicine
Description: This blown and molded square jar has a flared lip. The white oval baked enamel shield is framed by a chain of blue leaves interspersed with four yellow flowers. The container is marked <i>VITR ANTIMON</i>. Antimony Vitrum, or glass of antimony, is very strong emectic on its own and is also used in the preparation of other alchemical compounds.
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MAG MARCASIT
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: jar
jar; PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 9.6 cm x 5.6 cm; 3 25/32 in x 2 7/32 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 blown and molded square jar has a flared lip. The white oval baked enamel shield is framed by a chain of blue leaves interspersed with four yellow flowers. The container is marked <i>MAG MARCASIT</i> in black lettering.
The jar would have contained Magistery of Marcasite. Marcasite is a white iron pyrite mineral. It would have been dissolved and purified in an acidic solution to create a magistery, a substance possessing healing or curative powers.
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Apothecary Jar, SAL VOL:LUM BRIC
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bottle
jar, apothecary
jar; bottle; PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER
date made: 18th century
about 1750
place made: Germany: Rhineland Palatinate, Mainz
Physical Description: glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
wood (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 11 cm x 6 cm x 5.8 cm; 4 5/16 in x 2 3/8 in x 2 5/16 in
overall: 4 1/4 in x 2 1/4 in x 2 3/8 in; 10.795 cm x 5.715 cm x 6.0325 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
Elisabeth Huwer. Das Deutsche Apotheken-Museum
Topics: Medicine
Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Description: The baked enamel label inside the round cartouche is marked <i>SAL: VOL: LUM BRIC</i>, which translates to Sal Volatile Lumbricrum or Volatile Salt of Earthworms.
This blown and molded square-shaped bottle was made for the Moor Apthecary in Mainz, Germany in the Rhine River Valley. The round white painted wooden lid has a rounded finial. The first letter of each word is red and the remaining letters are painted black. The cartouche is embellished with stylized acanthus leaves painted yellow and white. There is a red crown at the top above a wheel and sword. According to George Urdang, author of <i>The Squibb ancient Pharmacy Catalogue</i> the initials "CR" within the blue medallion at the bottom of the jar stand for the shop’s owner Casper Ritter. The small black figure to the left of the medallion is a moor, the symbol of the Moor Apothecary. The Deutches-Apotheken Museum in Heidelberg, Germany has containers from the Moor Apothecary in Mainz.
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C C RECT
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: jar
jar; PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 10.4 cm x 5.7 cm x 5.7 cm; 4 1/8 in x 2 1/4 in x 2 1/4 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 blown and molded square-shaped glass jar is decorated with a baked enamel shield outlined in red and black and capped with a yellow crown. A lion lies at the bottom of the shield. According to George Urdang, author of <i>The Squibb ancient Pharmacy Catalogue</i> the seated lion is an indication that the jar was from a pharmacy named Lion Apothecary. It is marked with the alchemical symbol for salt and <i>C RE CT</i>.
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BUTYR ANTIM
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bottle
bottle; PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 11 cm x 6.1 cm x 6.3 cm; 4 5/16 in x 2 3/8 in x 2 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
Health & Medicine
Description: This blown and molded square-shaped bottle has a narrow neck for pouring liquids. The oval shaped white enamel shield is framed with red and yellow "c" scrolls. Atop the shield is a yellow sun, with its eyes, brows, nose, and mouth in black. Orange and yellow rays flare out from the sun’s surface. The mark in the center of the shield is <i>BUTYR ANTIM</i> which is also known as Butyrum Antimonii or Butter of Antimony.
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Apothecary Jar
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: jar
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 10.2 cm x 6.1 cm; 4 in x 2 3/8 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: George Urdang, author of <The Squibb ancient Pharmacy Catalogue</i>, noted that this jar, depicting two "eagles" flying toward the sun was made for the orphanage pharmacy (Waisenhaus Apotheke) in Halle, Germany. He also believed the manufacturer of this particular jar and 1991.0664.0231 can be attributed to the Globsow glass works, dating from about 1775.
The jar is illustrated on page 22 of the <i>Squibb Ancient Pharmacy Catalogue</i>.
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ESS ASAR
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bottle
bottle; PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 14.8 cm x 7.5 cm; 5 13/16 in x 2 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
Elisabeth Huwer. Das Deutsche Apotheken-Museum
Estes, J. Worth. Dictionary of Protopharmacology: Therapeutic Practices, 1700-1850
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Health & Medicine
Description: According to George Urdang, author of <i>The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy Catalogue</i>, the two "eagles" flying toward the sun indicate that this jar was made for the orphanage pharmacy (Waisenhaus Apotheke) in Halle, Germany. Urdang also states that the manufacturer of this particular jar and 1991.0664.0231 can be attributed to the Globsow glass works, dating from about 1775.
The bottle is marked <i>ESS ASAR</i>. Asarum is also known as Asarabacca and Hazelwort. The rhizome's roots and leaves are used to make tonics, cathartics, and diuretics.
The Deutsche Apotheken-Museum in Heidelberg, Germany has very similar containers from the same Waisenhaus Apothecary. This blown glass bottle with a round stopper is illustrated on page 22 of the <i>Squibb Ancient Pharmacy Catalogue</i>. It is a similar decoration to 1991.0664.0230.
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SPIR NASTURT
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bottle
bottle; PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: glass (overall material)
colorless (overall color)
Measurements: overall: 16.3 cm x 7.1 cm x 7.2 cm; 6 7/16 in x 2 13/16 in x 2 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
Margaret B. Freeman. Herbs for the Mediaeval Household
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Health & Medicine
Description: This square shaped-blown and molded glass bottle is marked in <i>SPIR NASTURT</i>. The European Apothecary Collection contains dozens of drug jars with this same embellishment. The generic blue and yellow decoration with its stylized crown above the cartouche is similar to glass drug jars in the collection of the Deutsche Apotheken Museum in Heidelberg, Germany. The leaves and seeds of the watercress are used in this preparation. The bottle is illustrated on page 24 of the <i>Squibb Ancient Pharmacy Catalogue</i>.
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AQ ANTISCORB TH
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bottle
bottle; PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 15.9 cm x 7.6 cm x 7.5 cm; 6 1/4 in x 3 in x 2 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
Estes, J. Worth. Dictionary of Protopharmacology: Therapeutic Practices, 1700-1850
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Health & Medicine
Description: This square-shaped blown and molded drug jar has a baked enamel cartouche marked <i>AQ ANTISCORB TH</i>. Antiscorbutic was used to treat scurvy; a condition resulting from a lack of vitamin C. The European Apothecary collection contains dozens of drug jars with this same embellishment. The generic blue and yellow decoration with its stylized crown above the cartouche is similar to glass drug jars in the collection of the Deutsche Apotheken Museum in Heidelberg, Germany.
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AQ ANHALT
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bottle
bottle; PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 15.7 cm x 7.6 cm x 7.6 cm; 6 3/16 in x 3 in x 3 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 square-shaped blown and molded apothecary jar has a baked enamel label marked <i>AQ ANHALT</i>. The European Apothecary Collection contains dozens of drug jars with this same embellishment. The generic blue and yellow decoration with its stylized crown above the cartouche is similar to glass drug jars in the collection of the Deutsche Apotheken Museum in Heidelberg, Germany.
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AG ANALETIC
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bottle
bottle; PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 18.6 cm x 7.6 cm x 7.6 cm; 7 5/16 in x 3 in x 3 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 square shaped blown and molded glass bottle has a baked enamel shield marked <i>AG ANALETIC</i>. The European Apothecary Collection contains dozens of drug jars with this same embellishment. The generic blue and yellow decoration with its stylized crown above the cartouche is similar to glass drug jars in the collection of the Deutsche Apotheken Museum in Heidelberg, Germany. This bottle is pictured on page 24, in the Squibb Ancient Pharmacy Catalogue.
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OL PHILOSOPH
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bottle
bottle; PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 16 cm x 7.5 cm x 7.6 cm; 6 5/16 in x 2 15/16 in x 3 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 square-shaped blown and molded apothecary jar with a baked enamel label is marked <i>OL PHILOSOPH</i> or Philosopher’s Oil, a mixtured of oil and brick. The European Apothecary Collection contains dozens of drug jars with this same embellishment. The generic blue and yellow decoration with its stylized crown above the cartouche is similar to glass drug jars in the collection of the Deutsche Apotheken Museum in Heidelberg, Germany.
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OL PETRAE RUBR
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bottle
bottle; PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 16.2 cm x 7.7 cm x 8 cm; 6 3/8 in x 3 1/16 in x 3 1/8 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 square shaped blown and molded apothecary jar has a baked enamel label marked <i>OL PETRAE/RUBR</i>. The European Apothecary Collection contains dozens of drug jars with this same embellishment. The generic blue and yellow decoration with its stylized crown above the cartouche is similar to glass drug jars in the collection of the Deutsche Apotheken Museum in Heidelberg, Germany.
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OL PETRAE ALB
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bottle
bottle; PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 16.1 cm x 7.7 cm x 7.5 cm; 6 5/16 in x 3 1/16 in x 2 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 square-shaped blown and molded apothecary jar has a baked enamel label marked in red and black <i>OL PETRAE ALB</i>. The European Apothecary Collection contains dozens of drug jars with this same embellishment. The generic blue and yellow decoration with its stylized crown above the cartouche is similar to glass drug jars in the collection of the Deutsche Apotheken Museum in Heidelberg, Germany.
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AQ SAPHIREA
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bottle
bottle; PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 18 cm x 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm; 7 1/16 in x 2 15/16 in x 2 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 baked enamel label is marked in red and black <i>AQ SAPHIREA</i>. The European Apothecary Collection contains dozens of drug jars with this same embellishment. The generic blue and yellow decoration with its stylized crown above the cartouche is similar to glass drug jars in the collection of the Deutsche Apotheken Museum in Heidelberg, Germany.
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AQ VITAE MULIER
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bottle
bottle; PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 15.8 cm x 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm; 6 1/4 in x 2 15/16 in x 2 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 baked enamel label is marked in red and black <i>AQ VITAE MULIER</i>. The European Apothecary Collection contains dozens of drug jars with this same embellishment. The generic blue and yellow decoration with its stylized crown above the cartouche is similar to glass drug jars in the collection of the Deutsche Apotheken Museum in Heidelberg, Germany.
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TINCT OPII CROCAT
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bottle
bottle; PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 10.5 cm x 5.3 cm x 5.3 cm; 4 1/8 in x 2 1/16 in x 2 1/16 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
Estes, J. Worth. Dictionary of Protopharmacology: Therapeutic Practices, 1700-1850
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Health & Medicine
Description: This blown and molded square-shaped bottle has a narrow neck for pouring liquids. The baked enamel label is marked <i>TINCT OPII CROCAT</i>”
Tinctures, a mixture of alcohol and herbs, were a popular form of administering medications. Numerous opiate tincture recipes could be used to relieve a variety of ailments. The tincture could be used as an antispasmodic, antidiarrhetic, a pain reliever, a cough suppressant, and a sedative.
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SPIRIT MURIAT AH
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bottle
bottle; PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 11.5 cm x 5.5 cm x 5.3 cm; 4 1/2 in x 2 3/16 in x 2 1/16 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 square-shaped glass bottle has a baked enamel label marked <i>SPIR MATRICAL</i>. Matricaria contains the leaves of the Feverfew plant, a European herb.
The European Apothecary Collection contains dozens of drug jars with this same embellishment. The generic blue and yellow decoration with its stylized crown above the cartouche is similar to glass drug jars in the collection of the Deutsche Apotheken Museum in Heidelberg, Germany.
This blown and molded glass bottle is marked "SPIRIT MURIAT AH.” Muriaticum was used as a tonic, diuretic, and antiseptic.
The European Apothecary Collection contains dozens of drug jars with this same embellishment. The generic blue and yellow decoration with its stylized crown above the cartouche is similar to glass drug jars in the collection of the Deutsche Apotheken Museum in Heidelberg, Germany.
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TINCT OPII SIMPL
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bottle
bottle; PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 9 cm x 5.5 cm x 5.4 cm; 3 9/16 in x 2 3/16 in x 2 1/8 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
Estes, J. Worth. Dictionary of Protopharmacology: Therapeutic Practices, 1700-1850
Topics: Art
Pharmacy
European Apothecary
Health & Medicine
Description: This square-shaped bottle has a narrow neck for pouring liquids. It is marked <i>TINCT OPII SIMPL</ii>. Tinctures, mixtures of alcohol and herbs were popular forms of administering medications. Numerous opiate tincture recipes could be used to relieve a variety of ailments as antispasmodics, antidiarrhetics, pain relievers, cough suppressants, and as sedatives.
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AQ EMRRYON
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bottle
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 15.8 cm x 7.7 cm x 7.7 cm; 6 1/4 in x 3 1/16 in x 3 1/16 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 blown and molded bottle has a narrow neck for pouring, and a flared lip. The baked enamel label is framed by a Baroque style blue and yellow cartouche. The label reads <i>AQ EMRRYON</i> in black text, with the first initial of each word in red.
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Apothecary Bottle, OL BERGAM
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bottle
bottle
date made: 18th century
place made: Germany
Physical Description: glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 8.3 cm x 3.8 cm x 3.8 cm; 3 1/4 in x 1 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in
overall: 3 1/8 in x 1 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in; 7.9375 cm x 3.81 cm x 3.81 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 free blown square bottle with rounded shoulders and lollypop-shaped glass stopper dates from the eighteenth century. The baked enamel label is typical of the Rococo style popular at the time. The oval cartouche is outlined in blue stylized acanthus leaves and pink ribbon the center of the cartouche is marked in black <i>OL BERGAM</i>. Oil of Bergamot was used as a flavoring agent for medicines as well as a tea to settle the stomach. This jar is one of a group of six small containers for oil extracts.
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