Baby's Own Tablets

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Description:

The indications or uses for this product as provided on its packaging:

A gentle laxative and comforting medicine for infants and children. Relieves constipation, sweetens the stomach and promotes rest and natural sleep.

Date Made: ca 1900

Maker: Dr. Williams Medicine Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, SchenectadyCanada: Ontarian, Brockville

Subject: LaxativesInfant & Children's Products - Pediatrics

Subject:

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

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: Gift of Mr. James Harvey Young

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1989.0711.05Accession Number: 1989.0711Catalog Number: 1989.0711.05

Object Name: otc preparation

Measurements: overall: 6 cm x 2.3 cm x 2.3 cm; 2 3/8 in x 7/8 in x 7/8 inoverall: 2 3/8 in x 1 in; x 6.0325 cm x 2.54 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-873a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_748616

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