This blown and molded square-shaped bottle has a narrow neck and flared lip. The container is decorated with a baked enamel white shield framed in blue without a label. Just above the shield is a lion and a red crown with a blue orb. Containers with blank labels could be filled with different ingredients depending on the apothecaries needs. When the contents of the jars were replaced, apothecaries would write the appropriate name in the medallion.
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: 1991.0664.0227Catalog Number: M-05375Accession Number: 1991.0664Collector/Donor Number: SAP 84Catalog Number: 1991.0664.0227
Object Name: bottle
Physical Description: glass (overall material)paint (overall material)Measurements: overall: 11.5 cm x 5.3 cm x 5 cm; 4 1/2 in x 2 1/16 in x 1 15/16 in
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-a690-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_1217260
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