Old North State Ointment

Description:

The indications or uses for this product as provided on its packaging: For cuts, bruises, eczema, burns, sunburn, ringworm, itch, chafing, pimples on face, and any other inflammation of the skin

Date Made: ca 1920

Retailer: Tupper's PharmacyMaker: Old North State Ointment Co.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: North Carolina, Charlotte

Subject: Skin & Dermatology DrugsRubs, Liniments & OintmentsFirst 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

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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: 1980.0698.020Accession Number: 1980.0698Catalog Number: 1980.0698.020

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

Physical Description: cardboard (packaging material)ceramic (container material)Measurements: box: 2 1/4 in x 1 3/4 in x 1 5/8 in; 5.715 cm x 4.445 cm x 4.1275 cmjar: 1 1/8 in x 1 5/8 in; 2.8575 cm x 4.1275 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-3d33-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_715831

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