This blown and molded bottle is marked ESS CROCIZ, and would have contained the essence of crocus, obtained by crocus sativus flowers steeping in an alcohol solution. The essence of crocus was used as an aromatic, cordial, narcotic, anti hysteric, and emmenagogue.
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: 1991.0664.0315Catalog Number: M-05464Accession Number: 1991.0664Collector/Donor Number: SAP 173Catalog Number: 1991.0664.0315
Object Name: bottleOther Terms: bottle; Pharmaceutical Container
Physical Description: glass (overall material)paint (overall material)Measurements: overall: 12.8 cm x 7 cm x 7 cm; 5 1/16 in x 2 3/4 in x 2 3/4 in
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-745c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_993868
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