This blown and molded wide-mouth jar has a white oval baked enamel label that is surrounded by a blue ribbon and topped with a golden crown. The jar is marked MAGIS MARGAS in black text. The jar would have contained Magisterium Margaritae, which is a formed from the reaction of pearls in an acid solution. Pearls were ground into powders and mixed in an acidic solution that was then used as a cordial and tonic.
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: 1991.0664.0441Catalog Number: M-05590Accession Number: 1991.0664Collector/Donor Number: SAP 302Catalog Number: 1991.0664.0441
Object Name: jarOther Terms: jar; Pharmaceutical Container
Physical Description: glass (overall material)paint (overall material)Measurements: overall: 11.4 cm x 7.1 cm; 4 1/2 in x 2 25/32 in
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-7bad-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_993921
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