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Squibb bottle with inscription ESS RHABARB

Chinese rhubarb and essence of rhubarb apothecary jar

Description:

Hand blown, vase-shaped white opaque glass container with an applied round foot and a round stopper. Marked, "ESS RHABARB". The Roman numeral "XXIV" has been etched into the glass on the back shoulder. The number "15" has been etched into the stopper.

Date Made: 18th-19th Century

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: Pharmacy

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

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1991.0664.0864Accession Number: 1991.0664Catalog Number: M-05634Collector/Donor Number: SAP 346Catalog Number: 1991.0664.0864.011991.0664.0864.02

Object Name: Bottle

Physical Description: glass (overall material)Measurements: overall: 23.5 cm x 11 cm; 9 1/4 in x 4 5/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-0e00-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_994221

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