Drug jar with cap

Date
Circa 1900
Description
Twenty small earthenware jars with dark brown band of glaze, black metal cap with golden band, and ceramic insert. Recessed glass-fronted label with black on white, with gilt edging. Labels:
(.1) "EXT:/GLYCRR:"
(.4) "EXT:/TARAX:"
(.7) "EXT:/CONII"
(.10) "PIL:/HYDRARG"
(.13) "GUM:/TRAGAC:"
(.16) "EXT:/CASCAR: SAG:"
(.19) "EXT:/MYOSCYAMI:"
(.22) "EXT:/ALDES PUR"
(.25) "EXT:/OPII"
(.28) "PEL/BOVIN:P:"
(.31) "EXT:/GENTIAN:"
(.34) "CONFI/ROSAE"
(.37) "EXT:/BELLADON:"
(.40) "EXT:NUX VOMIC:"
(.43) "EXT:/HAEMATOX"
(.46) "PIL:/SCILLAE CO"
(.49) "EXT:/RHEI"
(.52) "THERIACA"
(.55) "EXT:/COLCH:AC:"
(.58) "EXT:/CANNAB: IND:" (missing)

Object detail

Date
Medium
ceramic, glaze, metal
Measurements
8 x 7 cm (each)
Accession Number
MHM01193
Medical History Museum Category

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