Object Details
maker
Scholl Manufacturing Company
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
A soothing application for massaging the feet. Aids in relieving sensitive, tired feet, tenderness, burning sensation and muscular soreness caused by exertion and fatigue.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Richard W. Pollay
date made
ca 1960s
ID Number
2008.0018.260
catalog number
2008.0018.260
accession number
2008.0018
Object Name
otc preparation
Object Type
OTC Preparation
Physical Description
methyl salicylate (drug active ingredients)
camphor (drug active ingredients)
menthol (drug active ingredients)
oil of eucalyptus (drug active ingredients)
zinc oxide (overall active ingredients)
glass (container material)
metal (container material)
Measurements
overall: 2 3/8 in x 2 1/2 in; 6.0325 cm x 6.35 cm
place made
United States: Illinois, Chicago
United States: New York, New York City
Canada: Ontarian, Toronto
United Kingdom: England, London
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1355024