Cons. Sorbe
Cons. Sorbe
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- Description (Brief)
- The label at the waist of this drug jar reads Cons. Sorbe. Sorbus is a tree or shrub within the Rose family. Its berries grow in clusters, and can be made into tea, jam, syrup, and fortified wine. The fruit is also used as an astringent, laxative, diuretic and has been used to prevent survey. The abbreviated Latin Cons probably refers to Confefectio, a syrup or Conserva, and is a formula made from herbs and sugar.
- George Urdang, co-author of The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy Catalogue attributes this jar to 18th century Savona.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- jar
- date made
- 18th century
- place made
- Italy: Liguria, Savona
- Physical Description
- ceramic (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 16.6 cm x 13.5 cm; 6 9/16 in x 5 5/16 in
- ID Number
- 1991.0664.0597
- accession number
- 1991.0664
- collector/donor number
- SAP 521
- catalog number
- 1991.0664.0597
- Credit Line
- Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
- subject
- Pharmacy
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- Medicine and Science: Medicine
- European Apothecary
- Art
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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