Collection Highlights
Wooden leg of Gouverneur Morris
Date:
ca. 1780
Object Number:
1954.148
Medium:
Oak, leather, metal
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Luce Center
Medicine box
Object Number:
2002.1.2490
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in.
Description:
This tiny paper box is completely sealed in blue paper and has white paper labels. The top label reads in black "Cockle's Compound/ Laxative Pills/ Small Box 1 s. 1 1/2 d./ (Great Britain)". The back label has directions for use and the side label reads "Distributers/ J.Fougera & Co./ New York City", and the other side lists ingredients. Pills are still inside sealed package.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
