Ripans

Description:

The indications or uses for this product as provided on its packaging: For dyspepsia, biliousness, constipation, heartburn, headache, indigestion, sour stomach or bad breath and to regulate the stomach and bowels. A very useful laxative for those whose habits are sedentary.

Date Made: ca 1900

Associated Name: Tupper's Pharmacy

Location: Currently not on view

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

Subject: LaxativesBlood & Liver DrugsPain & Neuralgia DrugsIndigestion & Nausea Drugs

Subject:

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Medicine, Health & Medicine, Balm of America

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Credit Line: Gift of Mary E. and Joseph F. Melfi, Jr., Tupper's Drug Store, Summerville, South Carolina

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1980.0698.013Accession Number: 1980.0698Catalog Number: 1980.0698.013

Object Name: otc preparationOther Terms: Patent Medicines; Drugs; Non-Liquid

Physical Description: cardboard box (overall packaging material)Measurements: overall: 5.7 cm x 2 cm x 2 cm; 2 1/4 in x 13/16 in x 13/16 inbox: 3/4 in x 2 1/4 in x 3/4 in; 1.905 cm x 5.715 cm x 1.905 cmcylinder: 2 in x 5/8 in; x 5.08 cm x 1.5875 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-3a34-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_715828

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