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 yellow and red flowers. A yellow crown sits atop the shield. The Roman numeral X is etched into the shoulder. The jar’s label reads ELIX BALS PECT in black text. The jar would have contained an elixir of balsam, which was prescribed for its pulmonary benefits in treating the lungs.
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: 1991.0664.0358Accession Number: 1991.0664Collector/Donor Number: SAP 219Catalog Number: 1991.0664.0358M-05507
Object Name: bottleOther Terms: bottle; Pharmaceutical Container
Physical Description: glass (overall material)paint (overall material)
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-6385-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_993822
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