Object Details
maker
Charles Ammen Company
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
promotes relief from conditions arising from excessive heat, exposure and minor skin troubles. Especially reommended for Prickly Heat and Foot Irriation. Insect Bites, sunburn, nettle rash, chafing.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
The Fournet Drugstore Collection
ID Number
1985.0475.346
catalog number
1985.0475.346
accession number
1985.0475
Object Name
otc preparation
Object Type
Drugs
Physical Description
cardboard (container material)
zinc oxide (drug active ingredients)
boric acid (drug active ingredients)
starch (drug active ingredients)
talcum (drug active ingredients)
8-hydroxyquinolin with aromatic oils (drug active ingredients)
Measurements
overall: 4 3/4 in x 2 1/8 in; 12.065 cm x 5.3975 cm
place made
United States: Louisiana, Alexandria
associated place
United States: Louisiana, Saint Martinville
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Balm of America
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Foot Products
First Aid Products & Antiseptics
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_210174