Object Details
maker
John R. Gable
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
This is a certain and immediate remedy for fresh wounds, cuts, sprains, bruises, it allays pain, subdues inflammation, destroys the odor of foul sores and ulcers, it is perfectly safe to apply it to the severest wounds, chapped hands, bites of animals and insects, without giving the least pain, and can be used for man or beast.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Gary P. and Sandra Baden
date made
ca 1900
ID Number
1979.0798.118
accession number
1979.0798
catalog number
1979.0798.118
Object Name
otc preparation
Other Terms
Patent Medicines; Drugs; Liquid
Measurements
overall: 4 in x 1 3/8 in x 7/8 in; 10.16 cm x 3.4925 cm x 2.2225 cm
place made
United States: Pennsylvania, Ephrata
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Rubs, Liniments & Ointments
First Aid Products & Antiseptics
Pain & Neuralgia Drugs
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_714525