Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root

Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root

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Currently not on view
Object Name
otc preparation
Object Type
OTC Preparation
date made
after 1972
maker
Kilmer & Co., Inc.
Place Made
United States: New York, Plainview
Physical Description
buchu leaves (overall active ingredients)
peppermint herb (overall active ingredients)
rhubarb root (overall active ingredients)
mandrake root (overall active ingredients)
cape aloes (overall active ingredients)
scullcap leaves (overall active ingredients)
colombo root (overall active ingredients)
golden seal root (overall active ingredients)
valerian root (overall active ingredients)
sassafrass (overall active ingredients)
cinnamon (overall active ingredients)
oil of juniper (overall active ingredients)
oil of birch (overall active ingredients)
balsam copaiba (overall active ingredients)
balsam tolu (overall active ingredients)
glass (overall material)
metal (overall material)
paper (overall material)
Measurements
box: 7 3/8 in x 2 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in; 18.7325 cm x 6.35 cm x 3.81 cm
bottle: 7 1/4 in x 2 1/4 in x 1 3/8 in; 18.415 cm x 5.715 cm x 3.4925 cm
ID Number
2008.0018.287
catalog number
2008.0018.287
accession number
2008.0018
Credit Line
Gift of Richard W. Pollay
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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