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Measurements:
overall: 4 5/8 in x 3/4 in x 3/4 in; 11.7475 cm x 1.905 cm x 1.905 cm
Object Name:
otc preparation
Other Terms:
Patent Medicines; Drugs; Liquid
Date made:
after 1876
Description:
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Scorbutic and rheumatic disorders, contusions and contractions of te nerves, for all wandering and other pains, palsy, lameness, swellings and inflammations, to take away the blackness of a fall or bruise in a short time. For fresh wounds and cuts, and to take out the fire from burns and scalds. For deafness, coughs, shortness of breath.
Location:
Currently not on view
Subject:
Rheumatism & Arthritis Drugs  Search this
Rubs, Liniments & Ointments  Search this
Catarrh, Cough & Cold Drugs  Search this
Collection:
G.E. Damon Collection  Search this
ID Number:
MG.M-10409.12
Catalog number:
M-10409
Accession number:
246707
See more items in:
Medicine and Science: Medicine
Balm of America
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-707d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_715095