Object Details
Description
This blown and molded square-shaped bottle has a narrow neck, flared lip and, a round glass stopper. The baked white enamel shield is framed by stylized blue leaves with red and yellow flowers. A yellow crown sits atop the shield with the letter "B" is etched into the glass. The jar’s label reads OX SIMPL.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
date made
17th-18th century
ID Number
1991.0664.0394
accession number
1991.0664
catalog number
M-05543
collector/donor number
SAP 255
catalog number
1991.0664.0394.01
1991.0664.0394.02
Object Name
jar
bottle
Other Terms
jar; Pharmaceutical Container
Physical Description
glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 19.3 cm x 6.6 cm x 6.7 cm; 7 5/8 in x 2 5/8 in x 2 5/8 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_993824