This blown and molded square-shaped bottle has a narrow neck and a flared lip. The baked white enamel shield is framed by stylized blue leaves with a yellow stylized flower. A yellow crown sits atop the shield. The jar’s label has the alchemical symbol for water just above the text VULNER THND in black. The jar would have contained Aqua Vulneraria Thedenii, a solution used to treat wounds and stop bleeding.
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: 1991.0664.0364Accession Number: 1991.0664Catalog Number: M-05513Collector/Donor Number: SAP 225Catalog Number: 1991.0664.0364
Object Name: bottleOther Terms: bottle; Pharmaceutical Container
Physical Description: glass (overall material)paint (overall material)Measurements: overall: 15.2 cm x 6.7 cm x 6.8 cm; 6 in x 2 5/8 in x 2 11/16 in
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-b70c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_993782
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