Blown and molded rectangular shaped bottle with rounded shoulders. The label, applied with a cold color technique is an oval shield framed by green and red leaves with a shell. The label is marked with the alchemical symbol for salt and is marked LAP OPHTHALM DIVIR.
Date Made: 18th century
Location: Currently not on view
Subject: MedicinePharmacyAssociated Subject: Ophthalmology
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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: 1991.0664.0427Catalog Number: M-05576Accession Number: 1991.0664Collector/Donor Number: SAP 288Catalog Number: 1991.0664.0427
Object Name: bottleOther Terms: bottle; Pharmaceutical Container
Physical Description: glass (overall material)paint (overall material)Measurements: overall: 16.1 cm x 11.1 cm x 6.7 cm; 6 5/16 in x 4 3/8 in x 2 5/8 in
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-803a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_993964
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