This blown and molded bottle has a label which reads AQ CINAMOM BUGL in black text, with the first initial of each word in red. It would have contained Aqua Cinnamomi Bugleweed, or cinnamon water with bugleweed. Bugleweed yields black dye, and has astringent and sedative qualities. Cinnamon water was used as a tonic for stomach ailments.
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: 1991.0664.0292Catalog Number: M-05441Accession Number: 1991.0664Collector/Donor Number: SAP 150Catalog Number: 1991.0664.0292
Object Name: bottleOther Terms: bottle; Pharmaceutical Container
Physical Description: glass (overall material)paint (overall material)Measurements: overall: 16 cm x 7.5 cm x 7.6 cm; 6 5/16 in x 2 15/16 in x 3 in
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-77c2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_994549
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