Peterson's Ointment (Free Sample)

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Description:

The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:

Cures eczema, bleeding and itching piles, and old sores, burns, sore nipples, salt rheum, tired and tender feet, corns, catarrh, chafing

Date Made: ca 1925

Maker: Peterson Brothers

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, Buffalo

Subject: Rubs, Liniments & OintmentsSkin & Dermatology DrugsFoot Products

Subject:

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Medicine, Health & Medicine, Beauty and Hygiene Products: Cure-alls, Beauty and Health, Balm of America

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MG.293320.1336Catalog Number: 293320.1336Accession Number: 293320

Object Name: otc preparationOther Terms: Drugs

Physical Description: tin (container material)Measurements: overall: 3/8 in x 1 1/4 in; .9525 cm x 3.175 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-cafd-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1298500

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