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Gray's Glycerine Tonic Comp.

Gray's Glycerine Tonic Comp.

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Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
A tonic of broad application. Indicated whenever a general tonic is needed or desired. Stimulates the appetite, aids digestion, increases assimilation and promotes the nutrition.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
otc preparation
date made
ca 1910-1940
maker
Purdue Frederick Company
place made
United States: New York, New York City
Physical Description
alcohol, 11% (drug active ingredients)
glycerine (drug active ingredients)
sherry wine (drug active ingredients)
gentian (drug active ingredients)
taraxacum (drug active ingredients)
phosphoric acid (drug active ingredients)
carminatives (drug active ingredients)
glass (container material)
paper (container material)
metal (container material)
Measurements
overall: 5 1/2 in x 2 3/8 in x 2 in; 13.97 cm x 6.0325 cm x 5.08 cm
ID Number
2005.0100.065
accession number
2005.0100
catalog number
2005.0100.065
subject
Tonics, Minerals & Vitamins
Dietary/ Nutritional Supplements & Reducing Aids
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Health & Medicine
Balm of America
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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