This blown and molded square–shaped glass bottle has a narrow neck and rounded shoulders. The white baked enamel label is framed by a Baroque–style blue and yellow cartouche. The label reads ESS ASSA FOETIDAE in black text, with the first initial of each word in red. Assafoetidae (asafetida) is the gum resin from a variety of plants belonging to the ferula genus. The Essence of Assafoetidae would have been used as an antispasmodic, an expectorant, or a diuretic.
Date Made: 17th-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: 1991.0664.0322Accession Number: 1991.0664Catalog Number: M-05471Collector/Donor Number: SAP 180Catalog Number: 1991.0664.0322
Object Name: bottleOther Terms: bottle; Pharmaceutical Container
Physical Description: glass (overall material)paint (overall material)Measurements: overall: 13 cm x 7 cm x 6.7 cm; 5 1/8 in x 2 3/4 in x 2 5/8 in
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-9b68-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_993829
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