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Object ID Number:
PH398
Object Name:
Turpentine
Manufactured from:
1920
Manufactured to:
1940
Description / History:
Turpentine
Distributed by Bennington's Pharmacy, Coatesville, PA

Turpentine oil was made from the resin of pine trees, and used to alleviate muscle, joint, and nerve pain. The oil was applied to the skin, and may have been used as a home remedy for other medical ailments. The turpentine oil was distributed in a mid–20th century clear glass bottle with a black bakalite twist top.
Dimensions:
H–5.75 W–2.5 L–1.5 inches
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