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Description (Brief):

This blown and molded square shaped bottle is marked "MAGN NITRI". The Baroque-style baked enamel label is blue, yellow, red and black. The jar probably contained Magnesia Opalina. The Dictionary of Photopharmacology by J. Worth Estes, lists Magesia Opalina as a "form of Antimonium prepared with Sal Muriaticus and Niter."

Date Made: 18th century

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: Pharmacy

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Related Publication: Estes, J. Worth. Dictionary of Protopharmacology: Therapeutic Practices, 1700-1850

Credit Line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1991.0664.0330Accession Number: 1991.0664Collector/Donor Number: SAP 188Catalog Number: 1991.0664.0330

Object Name: bottleOther Terms: bottle; Pharmaceutical Container

Physical Description: glass (overall material)paint (overall material)Measurements: overall: 10.7 cm x 7.2 cm x 7.6 cm; 4 3/16 in x 2 13/16 in x 3 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-8210-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1279399

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