Phrenology head
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
irregular: 12 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 5 /1/2
Description:
This ceramic head was designed for the phrenology, or skull study fad that swept the nation before 1900. It has black lines that section and divide the skull and face with indications as to the actions, emotions and abilities purported to be centered in that area. It is marked "Phrenology/ By L.N. Fowler" and on the back is an explanation of the study of "Crania and living heads..."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.348
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
47887
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medicine
Classification:
Date:
1906-1920
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
2 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This box is green and white with black lettering. It reads "Kodol/ Dyspepsia Tablets/ For Dyspepsia, Indigestion/ Heart Burn and Similar Conditions/ E.C. De Witt & Co./ Chicago and New York." The rear has instructions for use. See also 2002.1.756, 757.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.755
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
47886
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medicine
Classification:
Date:
1906-1920
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
2 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in.
Description:
This box is white with a blue and gold scene of a sun rising over hills. It reads "De Witt's/ Kidney & Bladder Pills/ These pills also act on the Liver/ Chicago, U.S.A.". The rear has instructions for use. See also 2002.1.752, 753.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.754
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
47885
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medicine
Classification:
Date:
1906-1920
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
2 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in.
Description:
This box is white with a blue and gold scene of a sun rising over hills. It reads "De Witt's/ Kidney & Bladder Pills/ These pills also act on the Liver/ Chicago, U.S.A.". The rear has instructions for use. See also 2002.1.752, 754.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.753
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
47884
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medicine
Classification:
Date:
1906-1920
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
2 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in.
Description:
This box is white with a blue and gold scene of a sun rising over hills. It reads "De Witt's/ Kidney & Bladder Pills/ These pills also act on the Liver/ Chicago, U.S.A.". The rear has instructions for use. See also 2002.1.753, 754.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.752
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
47883
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medicine
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
3 x 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 in.
Description:
This orange box holds a "Dental Sample" bottle of "Glyco-Thymoline" tooth polish by "Kress & Owen Co./ MFG. Chemists/ 361-363 Pearl St., N.Y." See also 2002.1.2308
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.751
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
47882
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medicine
Classification:
Date:
1906-1920
Medium:
Paper, glass, cork
Dimensions:
4 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in.
Description:
This orange box holds a sample bottle of "Hartshorn's/ Cough Balsam/ Each Fluis Ounce Contains/ Alcohol 3 1/2 Per Cent and Chloroform 10 2/3 Grams.../ Dr. E. Hartshorn & Sons, Boston" with instructions for use. The reverse has instructions in French and the bottle inside has a hand-finished cork lip.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.750
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
47881
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medicine
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Paper, glass, cork
Dimensions:
4 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in.
Description:
Orange box with sample bottle of "Hartshorn's/ No. 18/ Liniment/ Each Fluid Ounce Contains/ Cholorform 55 minims and Alcohol 53 Per Cent.../ Dr. E. Hartshorn & Sons, Boston" and instructions for use. The reverse has instructions in French and the bottle inside has a hand-finished cork lip.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.749
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
47880
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medicine
Classification:
Date:
1890-1940
Medium:
Paper, wood, metal
Dimensions:
6 7/8 x 4 x 7/8 in.
Description:
This box top is black with red cloth lining and a black and gold label in the center the reads "Smith's/ Homeopathic/ Pharmacy/ New-York".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.748
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
47879
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medicine
Classification:
Date:
1890-1900
Medium:
Paper, wood
Dimensions:
2 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in.
Description:
This packet has paper instructions wrapped around a small wooden box that hold pills. The inscriptions are in German and reads "Wright's/ Indianilche Kranter Pillen", above a drawing of a native American holding a banner. A tax revenue stamp on the outside reads "Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.747
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
47878
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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