Object Details
Description
This is a square–shaped blown and molded glass jar that has a round glass stopper. The white oval baked enamel label is marked FERR LACTIC. The jar would have contained Ferrous Lactate, also known as Iron Lactate.
Iron lactate was used as an astringent, a tonic, and a styptic to stem blood loss from wounds. This jar is illustrated on page 30 of the Squibb Ancient Pharmacy Catalogue.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
date made
18th century
ID Number
1991.0664.0436
catalog number
M-05585
accession number
1991.0664
collector/donor number
SAP 297
catalog number
1991.0664.0436.01
1991.0664.0436.02
Object Name
jar
Other Terms
jar; Pharmaceutical Container
Physical Description
glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 12.2 cm x 6.1 cm x 6.1 cm; 4 13/16 in x 2 13/32 in x 2 13/32 in
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_993943