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Description:

This blown and molded square-shaped jar has a flared lip, and a round glass stopper. The numeral "3" is etched into the glass stopper. The white baked enamel shield is framed by stylized blue leaves with yellow and red flowers. Above the shield is a yellow crown. The label bears the alchemical symbol for powder and the text LIMAT MART in black. This bottle would have contained Limatura Martis, sublimated iron, iron filings, used as a stimulant, astringent, or tonic.

Date Made: 17th-18th century

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: Pharmacy

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Related Publication: Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection

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

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1991.0664.0375Catalog Number: M-05526Accession Number: 1991.0664Collector/Donor Number: SAP 236Catalog Number: 1991.0664.0375.011991.0664.0375.02

Object Name: jarbottleOther Terms: jar; Pharmaceutical Container

Physical Description: glass (overall material)paint (overall material)Measurements: overall: 15.3 cm x 4.8 cm x 5 cm; 6 in x 1 7/8 in x 1 15/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-7f11-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_993936

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