This blown and molded bottle is marked ESS CORT CITR, and would have contained the Essence of Cortex Citron, or the essence of citron bark. The rind of the citrus fruit Citrus Medica would have been steeped in alcohol to create a solution that would have been prescribed as an aromatic stomachic, cooling antiseptic, or antiemetic (to relieve vomiting and nausea).
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: 1991.0664.0310Accession Number: 1991.0664Catalog Number: M-05459Collector/Donor Number: SAP 168Catalog Number: 1991.0664.0310
Object Name: bottleOther Terms: bottle; Pharmaceutical Container
Physical Description: glass (overall material)paint (overall material)Measurements: overall: 13.3 cm x 7 cm x 7 cm; 5 1/4 in x 2 3/4 in x 2 3/4 in
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-5d80-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_993832
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