SIR:DE:CICOREA*C*RAB
date: label: Date made
content: 18th Century
notes: label: Description (Brief)
content: This syrup jar is marked <i>SIR:DE:CICOREA*C*RAB</i>, and has a curved spout, applied strap handle and a domed-shaped foot. It has light blue floral decoration over an off white under glaze. The container probably held a syrup of chicory used as an intestinal tonic and blood purifier. According to George Urdang author of <i>The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy Catalogue</i> the handle is decorated with the owners signature mark, folded arms supporting a cross.
label: Location
content: Currently not on view
topic: label: Subject
content: Pharmacy
label: Subject
content: Medicine
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content: Medicine and Science: Medicine
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content: Art
creditLine: label: Credit Line
content: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
dataSource: label: Data Source
content: National Museum of American History
identifier: label: ID Number
content: 1991.0664.0614
label: catalog number
content: M-05826
label: accession number
content: 1991.0664
label: collector/donor number
content: SAP 538
objectType: label: Object Name
content: Jar
label: Object Name
content: syrup jar
physicalDescription: label: Physical Description
content: ceramic (overall material)
label: Measurements
content: overall: 21 cm x 19 cm x 20 cm; 8 1/4 in x 7 1/2 in x 7 7/8 in