Iron-Ox Tablets

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Object Details

maker

Iron-OX Remedy Company

Description

The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: A tonic laxative which tones and strengthens the bowel muscles and nerves. A liver regulator which stimulates the secretions and prevents biliousness. An ideal laxative for children.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift from David Pollen

date made

1908 - 1918

ID Number

2009.0097.17

accession number

2009.0097

catalog number

2009.0097.17

Object Name

otc preparation

Physical Description

cardboard (overall material)

aluminum (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 1/2 in x 1 3/4 in x 1 in; 1.27 cm x 4.445 cm x 2.54 cm

overall: 1 in x 1 7/8 in x 5/8 in; 2.54 cm x 4.7625 cm x 1.5875 cm

place made

United States: Michigan, Detroit

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Medicine and Science: Medicine

Balm of America

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-f5e3-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1363451