AQ CINAMOM BUGL

Description:

This blown and molded bottle has a label which reads AQ CINAMOM BUGL in black text, with the first initial of each word in red. It would have contained Aqua Cinnamomi Bugleweed, or cinnamon water with bugleweed. Bugleweed yields black dye, and has astringent and sedative qualities. Cinnamon water was used as a tonic for stomach ailments.

Date Made: 18th century

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: Pharmacy

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Related Publication: Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection

Credit Line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1991.0664.0292Catalog Number: M-05441Accession Number: 1991.0664Collector/Donor Number: SAP 150Catalog Number: 1991.0664.0292

Object Name: bottleOther Terms: bottle; Pharmaceutical Container

Physical Description: glass (overall material)paint (overall material)Measurements: overall: 16 cm x 7.5 cm x 7.6 cm; 6 5/16 in x 2 15/16 in x 3 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-77c2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_994549

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