BUTYR ANTIM

Description:

This blown and molded square-shaped bottle has a narrow neck for pouring liquids. The oval shaped white enamel shield is framed with red and yellow "c" scrolls. Atop the shield is a yellow sun, with its eyes, brows, nose, and mouth in black. Orange and yellow rays flare out from the sun’s surface. The mark in the center of the shield is BUTYR ANTIM which is also known as Butyrum Antimonii or Butter of Antimony.

Date Made: 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: 1991.0664.0229Accession Number: 1991.0664Catalog Number: M-05377Collector/Donor Number: SAP 86Catalog Number: 1991.0664.0229

Object Name: bottleOther Terms: bottle; PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER

Physical Description: glass (overall material)paint (overall material)Measurements: overall: 11 cm x 6.1 cm x 6.3 cm; 4 5/16 in x 2 3/8 in x 2 1/2 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-a69c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_994188

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