This blown and molded square-shaped bottle has a wide neck, flared lip, and a round stopper. The white baked enamel shield is framed by stylized blue leaves with yellow and red flowers. Above the shield is a yellow crown with the letter "H" in the center. The jar is labeled with the alchemical symbol for powder and, marked RAD COLUMB in black. This jar would have held powdered Columbo root, which was used as an antiseptic or tonic.
Date Made: 17th-18th century
Location: Currently not on view
Place Made: Germany
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: 1991.0664.0368Catalog Number: M-05517Accession Number: 1991.0664Collector/Donor Number: SAP 229Catalog Number: 1991.0664.0368
Object Name: bottleOther Terms: bottle; Pharmaceutical Container
Physical Description: glass (overall material)paint (overall material)Measurements: overall: 13.7 cm x 5.2 cm x 5.2 cm; 5 3/8 in x 2 1/16 in x 2 1/16 in
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-7ccf-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_993946
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