Petrolina

Description:

The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Nature's great healing ointment

Date Made: ca 1890

Maker: Binghamton Oil Refining Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, Binghamton

Subject: Rubs, Liniments & Ointments

Subject:

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Credit Line: Gift of Gary P. and Sandra Baden

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1979.0798.177Accession Number: 1979.0798Catalog Number: 1979.0798.177

Object Name: otc preparationpharmaceuticalObject Type: petroleumOther Terms: Petroleum; otc preparation; Pharmaceuticals; Drugs; Non-Liquid

Physical Description: petroleum (drug active ingredients)Measurements: overall: 10 cm x 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm; 3 15/16 in x 2 15/16 in x 2 15/16 inoverall: 4 in x 3 1/8 in x 3 1/8 in; 10.16 cm x 7.9375 cm x 7.9375 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-5500-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_718437

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