Lynn's Ex-Ze-Em Ointment

Description:

The indications or uses for this product as provided on its packaging: To aid in the temporary relief of the discomfort of burning and itching accompanying eczema

Date Made: ca 1930

Associated Name: Tupper's PharmacyMaker: Lynn Chemical Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Missouri, Saint Louis

Subject: Skin & Dermatology DrugsRubs, Liniments & Ointments

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: 1980.0698.028Accession Number: 1980.0698Catalog Number: 1980.0698.028

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

Physical Description: cardboard box (overall packaging material)tin (overall packaging material)zinc oxide (drug active ingredients)boric acid (drug active ingredients)camphor (drug active ingredients)thymol (drug active ingredients)menthol (drug active ingredients)oils of hemlock (drug active ingredients)sulphur (drug active ingredients)colloidal kaolin (drug active ingredients)castor oil (drug active ingredients)paraffin (drug active ingredients)lanolin (drug active ingredients)pertolatum (drug active ingredients)Measurements: overall: 7.2 cm x 7 cm x 2.6 cm; 2 13/16 in x 2 3/4 in x 1 inbox: 2 7/8 in x 2 3/4 in x 1 in; 7.3025 cm x 6.985 cm x 2.54 cmtin: 3/4 in x 2 3/4 in; 1.905 cm x 6.985 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-3753-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_715841

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