Takoma Lithia Water

Description:

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

A cure for gravel, Bright's disease, diabetes, dropsy and all diseases of the kidneys and bladder. Cures rheumatism, neuralgia, dyspepsia, eczema, malarial poisoning, gout, etc.

Date Made: ca 1900

Maker: Takoma Park Springs Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Maryland, Takoma Park

Subject: Indigestion & Nausea DrugsMineral WaterKidney & Urinary DrugsRheumatism & Arthritis DrugsPain & Neuralgia DrugsSkin & Dermatology Drugs

Subject:

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

Exhibition:

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Credit Line: Gift of Mr. James Harvey Young

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1989.0711.55Catalog Number: 1989.0711.55Accession Number: 1989.0711

Object Name: otc preparation

Physical Description: lithia water (drug active ingredients)Measurements: overall: 14 3/8 in x 4 1/2 in; 36.5125 cm x 11.43 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-8f7c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_748955

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