Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills

Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills

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Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: recommended as a laxative for temporary constipation and to relieve the discomforts caused thereby
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
otc preparation
Other Terms
otc preparation; Patent Medicines; Drugs; Non-Liquid
maker
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pill Company, Inc.
place made
United States: New York, New York City
Physical Description
white paper wrapper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5.5 cm x 3 cm x 2 cm; 2 3/16 in x 1 3/16 in x 13/16 in
overall: 1/8 in x 3 5/8 in x 4 3/8 in;.3175 cm x 9.2075 cm x 11.1125 cm
ID Number
1980.0698.053
accession number
1980.0698
catalog number
1980.0698.053
M-10413.36
Credit Line
Gift of Mary E. and Joseph F. Melfi, Jr., Tupper's Drug Store, Summerville, South Carolina
subject
Indigestion & Nausea Drugs
Laxatives
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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