Chamberlain's Pain Balm

Chamberlain's Pain Balm

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Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica, lame back, lumbago, gout, sprains, swellings and lameness, cuts, bruises, wounds and lacerations, burns and scalds, chilblains, frostbites, sore throat, quinsy, glandular swellings, headache, toothache, backache, soreness of chest, pain in side, pain in back, cramp in muscle and all deep-seated and muscular pains
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
otc preparation
Other Terms
Patent Medicines; Drugs; Liquid
Date made
1908-1918
associated date
1882
maker
Chamberlain Medicine Company
place made
United States: Iowa, Des Moines
Physical Description
paper (packaging material)
glass (container material)
Measurements
overall: 7 1/4 in x 2 1/2 in x 1 3/8 in; 18.415 cm x 6.35 cm x 3.4925 cm
ID Number
MG.M-10766 [dup4]
catalog number
M-10766
accession number
256193
subject
Rheumatism & Arthritis Drugs
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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