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D, R FELiX

D, R FELiX

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Description
This square-shaped clear glass bottle has an applied neck and a flat circular collar. The bottle is decorated with a baked white enamel cartouche that is framed by yellow stylized leaves and capped with a crown. It is marked D. R FELiX. According to George Urdang, author of The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy Catalogue this bottle was manufactured in the last third of the 18th century.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
bottle
Other Terms
bottle; PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER
date made
18th century
unspecified
Germany
Physical Description
glass (overall material)
paint (overall material)
colorless (overall color)
white (overall color)
yellow (overall color)
red (overall color)
black (overall color)
blown (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
overall: 14.6 cm x 7 cm x 6.7 cm; 5 3/4 in x 2 3/4 in x 2 5/8 in
ID Number
1991.0664.0194
accession number
1991.0664
catalog number
M-05342
collector/donor number
SAP 51
catalog number
1991.0664.0194
Credit Line
Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
subject
Pharmacy
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Medicine and Science: Medicine
European Apothecary
Health & Medicine
Art
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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