C.G. Griswold's Family Salve, or Plaster

C.G. Griswold's Family Salve alternate view

Description:

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

For corns, callouses, warts, hangnails, insect bites, and general use.

Date Made: before 1955

Maker: Griswold Salve Corporation

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Connecticut, Hartford

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Credit Line: Gift of Richard W. Pollay

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2008.0018.116Accession Number: 2008.0018Catalog Number: 2008.0018.116

Object Name: otc preparationpersonal hygiene productObject Type: OTC Preparation

Physical Description: paper (container material)oleate of lead (drug active ingredients)Measurements: overall: 4 3/4 in x 3/4 in; 12.065 cm x 1.905 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-60aa-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1339783

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