Dr. Shoop's Green Salve, Sample

Description:

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

Makes lips and skin like velvet. Also cuts, burns, bruises, chilblains, eczema and all skin diseases.

Date Made: ca 1920

Maker: Dr. Shoop Laboratories

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Wisconsin, Racine

Subject: Rubs, Liniments & OintmentsSkin & Dermatology DrugsFirst Aid Products & Antiseptics

Subject:

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

Exhibition:

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MG.293320.1375Catalog Number: 293320.1375Accession Number: 293320

Object Name: otc preparationOther Terms: Drugs

Physical Description: tin (container material)Measurements: overall: 1/4 in x 7/8 in; .635 cm x 2.2225 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-cd6d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1298315

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