Object Details
Description
This majolica drug container has a blue wreath in its center that is topped by a crown. The center of the wreath is marked "CARYOPH AR PR” in black.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Date made
1700 - 1799
ID Number
1991.0664.0742
catalog number
M-05954
accession number
1991.0664
collector/donor number
SAP 666
catalog number
1991.0664.0742
Object Name
jar
jar
Other Terms
jar; Pharmaceutical Container
Physical Description
ceramic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 18.6 cm x 12 cm; 7 5/16 in x 4 23/32 in
overall: 7 in x 4 1/2 in; 17.78 cm x 11.43 cm
place made
Germany
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
Pharmacy
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_993567