Object ID Number:
PH177
Object Name:
Bottles
Type:
Shop Furniture
Manufactured from:
1830
Manufactured to:
1880
Description / History:
Set of 3 wide 19th century mouth clear blown glass shop furniture bottles with glass stoppers
Bottle A: Pulvis Aromaticus. Translates to a pleasant smelling powder. used during the 19th century to treat gastrointestingal distress
Bottle B: Calcium Hypophosphite. Used as a tonic or therapeutic agent in the 19th century, studies have shown that while it was not highly toxic, it no longer is considered to have any medicinal purpose.
Bottle C: Chalk and Orris. Chalk and orris root was used in the 19th century as a tooth burshing powder. According to the July 23, 1903 Pittsburgh Gazette, a 4 ounce tin was sold at for 5 cents.
Bottle A: Pulvis Aromaticus. Translates to a pleasant smelling powder. used during the 19th century to treat gastrointestingal distress
Bottle B: Calcium Hypophosphite. Used as a tonic or therapeutic agent in the 19th century, studies have shown that while it was not highly toxic, it no longer is considered to have any medicinal purpose.
Bottle C: Chalk and Orris. Chalk and orris root was used in the 19th century as a tooth burshing powder. According to the July 23, 1903 Pittsburgh Gazette, a 4 ounce tin was sold at for 5 cents.
Dimensions:
H–10 Dia–3.5 inches
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