This blown and molded clear glass bottle has a baked enamel label marked OL SPICAE. Ol Spicae is also known as Spike lavender oil. Derived from the distillation of lavender flowers it was used in perfumes, as a cure for headaches, and in the elimination of lice.
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, Drey, Rudolf E.A.. Apothecary Jars
Credit Line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: 1991.0664.0293Accession Number: 1991.0664Catalog Number: M-05442Collector/Donor Number: SAP 151Catalog Number: 1991.0664.0293
Object Name: bottleOther Terms: bottle; Pharmaceutical Container
Physical Description: glass (overall material)paint (overall material)Measurements: overall: 16.1 cm x 7.6 cm x 7.5 cm; 6 11/32 in x 3 in x 2 15/16 in
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-a7bb-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_993840
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