Object Details
Description
This urn-shaped blown glass drug container has a flared foot. The mouth of the jar is covered and tied to the container by a piece of string. The label, applied with a cold paint technique in the Rococo-style. The white escutcheon is outlined in gold and framed with vines of red and blue flowers. The label is marked,ELEC DIACORUM. Jars 1991.0664.406 through 1991.0664.0408 contained Electuaries, a blend of various herbs, water, honey and sugar which form a paste.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
date made
18th century
ID Number
1991.0664.0404
catalog number
M-05553
accession number
1991.0664
collector/donor number
SAP 265
catalog number
1991.0664.0404
Object Name
jar
jar
Other Terms
bottle; jar; Pharmaceutical Container
Physical Description
glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 10.9 cm x 9 cm; 4 5/16 in x 3 9/16 in
overall: 4 3/8 in x 3 3/8 in; 11.1125 cm x 8.5725 cm
Related Publication
Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Medicine
Pharmacy
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_993956