Object Details
collection
Reid Drugstore
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: (Vitamin A and D Tablets: ) The high Vitamin D content of these tablets makes them useful in the prevention and treatment of Rickets. It maintains the proper relation between calcium and phosphorous in the blood when these elements are present in the diet in sufficient quantity. This is necessary for proper bone development and sound teeth in infants and children. Vitamin A is a valuable tonic for convalescent and run-down condition and particularly does it help to build resistance when Vitamin A is deficient.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Blanche E. Reid
date made
ca 1940s
ID Number
1984.0351.227
accession number
1984.0351
maker number
301985*
catalog number
1984.0351.227
accession number
1984.0351
Object Name
otc preparation
Vitamins
Nutritional Product
Cod Liver Oil
Other Terms
Cod Liver Oil; Nutritional Product; Vitamins; Vitamins; Drugs
Measurements
box: 3 3/4 in x 2 1/8 in x 1 1/2 in; 9.525 cm x 5.3975 cm x 3.81 cm
bottle: 3 3/8 in x 1 7/8 in x 1 1/8 in; 8.5725 cm x 4.7625 cm x 2.8575 cm
place made
United States: New York, Norwich
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_737928