Pharmacy: Shop Furniture : Bulk containers for herbs, powders and liquids
Object ID Number:
PH183
Object Name:
Pharmacy Bottles
Type:
Shop Furniture
Manufactured from:
1840
Manufactured to:
1890
Description / History:
Set of four 19th century pharmacy bottles. Made from clear mold blown glass with glass stoppers.

The bottles are labeled

Menth. P. Camphorated Menthol is a mild anesthetic, counterirritant, analgesic used as a flavoring agent.

Tinctura Delphinii. Delphinium is an herb used in the treatment of intestinal worms, poor appetite, and insomnia as well as used as a sedative.

Sod. Carbonate dry. Sodium Carbonate is used as an antacid in the treatment of syspepsia, stomach acidity, and scrofulous affections.

Cordial, NYS. from Elmer and Amend Apothecary in New York.
Dimensions:
H–10 Dia–3.5 inches
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