Forrest's Juniper Tar Compound

Description:

The indications or uses for this product as provided on its packaging: For coughs, nasal congestion and throat irritations due to colds. Used externally for superficial wounds, small cuts and burns.

Date Made: ca 1920

Associated Name: Tupper's PharmacyMaker: J. Harrison Whitehurst Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Maryland, Baltimore

Subject: Catarrh, Cough & Cold DrugsFirst Aid Products & Antiseptics

Subject:

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Medicine, Health & Medicine, Balm of America

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Credit Line: Gift of Mary E. and Joseph F. Melfi, Jr., Tupper's Drug Store, Summerville, South Carolina

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1980.0698.027Accession Number: 1980.0698Catalog Number: 1980.0698.027

Object Name: otc preparationOther Terms: Patent Medicines; Drugs; Liquid

Physical Description: glass bottle (overall packaging material)alcohol 22% (drug active ingredients)juniper tar (drug active ingredients)oil of pine tar (drug active ingredients)pine tar (drug active ingredients)petroleum distillate (drug active ingredients)caramel coloring (drug active ingredients)Measurements: overall: 3 5/8 in x 1 1/2 in x 3/4 in; 9.2075 cm x 3.81 cm x 1.905 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-4623-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_715776

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