Humphrey's Ointment

Description:

The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:

A soothing application to relieve itching, burning and soreness of: simple skin irritations, non-venomous insect bites, minor burns, scalds, cuts and bruises, chafing, prickly heat, windburn, sunburn, simple piles

Maker: Humphreys Medicine Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, New York City

Subject: First Aid Products & AntisepticsPain & Neuralgia DrugsRubs, Liniments & Ointments

Subject:

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Medicine, Health & Medicine, Beauty and Hygiene Products: Cure-alls, Beauty and Health, Balm of America

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Credit Line: Gift of Sidney Glaser

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1985.0481.072Catalog Number: 1985.0481.072Accession Number: 1985.0481

Object Name: otc preparationOther Terms: Humphrey's Ointment; Drugs; Pharmacy

Physical Description: cardboard (packaging material)glass (container material)metal (container material)paper (container material)green (packaging color)white (packaging color)black (packaging color)camphor (drug active ingredients)pyroligneous acid (drug active ingredients)witch hazel extract (drug active ingredients)oil of rosemary (drug active ingredients)specially prepared base (drug active ingredients)Measurements: box: 2 3/8 in x 1 5/8 in x 1 5/8 in; 6.0325 cm x 4.1275 cm x 4.1275 cmjar: 2 1/4 in x 1 5/8 in; 5.715 cm x 4.1275 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-e30e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1050003

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