Tyree's Antiseptic Powder

Tyree's Antiseptic Powder

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Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
General Antispetic for CUTS, ABRASIONS, Non-Venemous INSECT BITES. Non-Antiseptic Hygienic Uses, as a FOOT-WASH for TENDER, TIRED, and PERSPIRING FEET, as a GARGLE, for OFFENSIVE PERSPIRATION, in a DOUCHE SOLUTION, this preparation is highly recommended.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
otc preparation
maker
J.S. Tyree, Chemist, Inc.
place made
United States: District of Columbia, Washington
Physical Description
boric acid (drug active ingredients)
salicylic acid (drug active ingredients)
menthol (drug active ingredients)
thymol (drug active ingredients)
eucalyptol (drug active ingredients)
zinc sulphate (drug active ingredients)
carbolic acid (drug active ingredients)
Measurements
overall: 4 in x 2 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in; 10.16 cm x 6.35 cm x 6.35 cm
ID Number
2005.0100.036
catalog number
2005.0100.036
accession number
2005.0100
subject
First Aid Products & Antiseptics
Women's Health Products
Women's Health
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Medicine and Science: Medicine
Health & Medicine
Beauty and Hygiene Products: Cure-alls
Beauty and Hygiene Products: Feet
Beauty and Health
Balm of America
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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Comments

I was in the woods bottle finding and I came upon a Tyree's Antiseptic Powder, with label and lid intact. Is there anyway to date the bottle?

Mike Thomas

Wed, 2017-11-08 08:27

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