Object Details
Description
This blue and white drug container is marked at the waist “Ung Petoral.” A white cartouche on the lower portion of the jar also reads “Ung. Pectoral.” Unguent Pectoral is an ointment used for ailments of the chest and lungs. Albarelli jars with wide mouths were used to store dry, bulky materials such as leaves and bark.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
date made
18th century
ID Number
1991.0664.0607
accession number
1991.0664
catalog number
M-05819
collector/donor number
SAP 531
catalog number
1991.0664.0607
Object Name
jar
jar
Physical Description
ceramic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 18.5 cm x 13.5 cm; 7 9/32 in x 5 5/16 in
overall: 7 3/8 in x 5 7/8 in; 18.7325 cm x 14.9225 cm
place made
Italy: Liguria, Savona
Related Publication
Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
Drey, Rudolf E.A.. Apothecary Jars
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Pharmacy
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_993654