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Victory Ointment

American History Museum

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    Object Details

    maker

    Drexel Laboratories

    Description

    The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
    Recommended for the relief of externally caused skin conditions. Itching of eczema, psoriasis, industrial skin irritations, chafing, minor burns or sunburn, chapped hands or face, athlete's foot, first aid. A soothing ointment that promotes healing and is pain relieving. Use with confidence.

    Location

    Currently not on view

    ID Number

    2005.0100.066

    catalog number

    2005.0100.066

    accession number

    2005.0100

    Object Name

    otc preparation

    Physical Description

    oxyquinoline sulphate (drug active ingredients)
    camphor (drug active ingredients)
    benzocaine (drug active ingredients)
    menthol (drug active ingredients)
    eucalyptol (drug active ingredients)
    lanoline (drug active ingredients)
    glycerine (drug active ingredients)
    stearic acid (drug active ingredients)
    aromatics (drug active ingredients)

    Measurements

    box: 2 3/8 in x 1 3/4 in x 1 3/4 in; 6.0325 cm x 4.445 cm x 4.445 cm
    jar: 2 1/8 in x 1 1/2 in; 5.3975 cm x 3.81 cm

    place made

    United States: Pennsylvania, Upper Darby, Drexel Hill

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    Medicine and Science: Medicine
    Health & Medicine
    Beauty and Hygiene Products: Cure-alls
    Beauty and Health
    Balm of America

    Data Source

    National Museum of American History

    Subject

    Rubs, Liniments & Ointments
    Foot Products
    First Aid Products & Antiseptics

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-a5ce-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

    Record ID

    nmah_1291759

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