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Coolene Foot Creme

Coolene Foot Creme

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Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
For tired, burning feet. Softens the callouses.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
otc preparation
Other Terms
?; Patent Medicines; Drugs
date made
ca 1930
collection
Reid Drugstore
maker
Coolene Laboratories
place made
United States: New York, New York City
Physical Description
cardboard (packaging material)
metal (container material)
glass (container material)
paper (container material)
Measurements
box: 2 7/8 in x 2 1/4 in x 2 1/4 in; 7.3025 cm x 5.715 cm x 5.715 cm
jar: 2 3/8 in x 2 3/8 in x 1 7/8 in; 6.0325 cm x 6.0325 cm x 4.7625 cm
ID Number
1984.0351.161
accession number
1984.0351
catalog number
1984.0351.161
Credit Line
Gift of Blanche E. Reid
subject
Foot Products
Rubs, Liniments & Ointments
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Medicine and Science: Medicine
Health & Medicine
Beauty and Hygiene Products: Feet
Beauty and Health
Balm of America
Reid Pharmacy, Clifton, Illinois
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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