Mitchell's Original Kidney Plasters

Description:

The inscription on the cover of this box reads “MITCHELL’S ORIGINAL KIDNEY PLASTERS” and “PIONEER NOVELTY PLASTER WORKS.” George E. Mitchell established the firm in 1864.

Maker: Novelty Plaster Works

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Massachusetts, Lowell

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MG.M-11472Catalog Number: M-11472Accession Number: 260557

Object Name: plasters, kidneydisplay box, pharmacy

Measurements: overall: 2 3/4 in x 13 3/4 in x 9 1/2 in; 6.985 cm x 34.925 cm x 24.13 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-05e0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1458970

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