Tartan Pills

Tartan Pills

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Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: These pills relieve constipation, bilious headache, flatulence, indigestion, torpid liver and many derangements of the stomach and bowels.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
otc preparation
maker
McKesson and Robbins
Physical Description
cardboard (overall material)
glass (overall material)
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 2 1/2 in x 1 in x 1 in; 6.35 cm x 2.54 cm x 2.54 cm
box: 2 5/8 in x 1 1/4 in x 1 1/4 in; 6.6675 cm x 3.175 cm x 3.175 cm
ID Number
2009.0097.26
accession number
2009.0097
catalog number
2009.0097.26
Credit Line
Gift from David Pollen
subject
Laxatives
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Balm of America
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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