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Dr. Scholl's Foot Balm

American History Museum

OTC Preparation, Dr. Scholl's Foot Balm
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  • OTC Preparation, Dr. Scholl's Foot Balm

    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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    Medicine and Science: Medicine
    Health & Medicine
    Beauty and Hygiene Products: Feet
    Beauty and Health
    Balm of America

    Data Source

    National Museum of American History

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-a46a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

    Record ID

    nmah_1355024

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