Ammen's Antiseptic Powder

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Description:

The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:

promotes relief from conditions arising from excessive heat, exposure and minor skin troubles. Especially reommended for Prickly Heat and Foot Irriation. Insect Bites, sunburn, nettle rash, chafing.

Maker: Charles Ammen Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Louisiana, AlexandriaAssociated Place: United States: Louisiana, Saint Martinville

Subject: Foot Products, First Aid Products & Antiseptics

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Medicine, Health & Medicine, Beauty and Hygiene Products: Cure-alls, Beauty and Health, Balm of America

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: The Fournet Drugstore Collection

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1985.0475.346Catalog Number: 1985.0475.346Accession Number: 1985.0475

Object Name: otc preparationObject Type: Drugs

Physical Description: cardboard (container material)zinc oxide (drug active ingredients)boric acid (drug active ingredients)starch (drug active ingredients)talcum (drug active ingredients)8-hydroxyquinolin with aromatic oils (drug active ingredients)Measurements: overall: 4 3/4 in x 2 1/8 in; 12.065 cm x 5.3975 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-bfaa-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_210174

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