Medicine
Classification:
Date:
1930-1950
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
1 3/4 x 5/8 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This tiny blue cardboard box has a white paper label, probably from a pharmacy, the handwritten directions the reads "For Mrs. [?]/ Directions: Take one tablet every/ two every two hours."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.768
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
47945
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medicine
Classification:
Date:
1940-1970
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
2 3/4 x 2 1/8 x 5/8 in.
Description:
This blue cardboard box has a printed white oval with red and black lettering that reads "Feen-a-mint/ The Chewing Gum Laxative/ Phamaco Inc./ Distributors, Kenilworth, N.J.". The back has directions for use.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.767
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1970
eMuseum Object ID:
47944
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medicine
Classification:
Date:
1940-1970
Medium:
Paper, cellophane
Dimensions:
1 7/8 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in.
Description:
This tiny orange cardboard box has a printed white oval with black lettering that reads "Dillard's/ Aspergum/ 2 tablets/ White Laboratories, Inc./ Newark 7, New Jersey". The back has directions for use.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.766
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1970
eMuseum Object ID:
47943
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medicine
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/4 x 1 1/4 in. diameter
Description:
This tiny round gold tin has a black printed lid. It reads "Free Sample of / Doan's Ointment/ For All Itchiness of the Skin", with instructions for use.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.765
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
47942
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medicine
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/2 x 1 3/8 in. diameter
Description:
This tiny round silver tin has a black and orange label. It reads "Cuticura/ Ointment/ Sample". The back has instructions for use.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.764
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
47941
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medicine
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This tiny square tin is blue and gold and reads " Ex-Lax/ The Chocolate/ Laxative/ Price 10 cts./ Recommended For/ Constipation/ In All Its Forms/ ForChildren and Grown-ups/ Ex-Lax Mfg. Co. N.Y. ". The back has instructions for use.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.763
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
47940
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medicine
Classification:
Date:
1920-1950
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
3/8 x 1 5/8 in. diameter
Description:
This tiny round tin is red with white and reads "1/10 Oz./ The Anesthetic Ointment/ Derma/ Medicone", with a list of ingredients. The back has instructions for use and the maker "Medicone Co. New York, N.Y.".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.762
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
47939
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medicine
Classification:
Date:
1920-1950
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1 5/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This tiny rectangular tin is red with white lettering and reads "Rectal Medicone/ Anesthetic/ Astringent" with a picture of a suppository. The back has instructions for use and the maker "Medicone Co. New York, N.Y.".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.761
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
47938
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medicine/Soap
Classification:
Date:
1906-1930
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
2 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 in.
Description:
This wrapper is black with orange lettering. It reads "Cuticura/ Soap/ Medicinal and Toilet/ Sample Cake". The rear and sides have instructions for use. Made by "Lever Brothers Company / New York".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.760
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
47937
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medicine/Soap
Classification:
Date:
1920-1940
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
3 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 5/8 in.
Description:
This box is printed in red, yellow and black. It reads "Lifebuoy/ Sanitary Disinfectant/ Soap/ Free Sample" with a picture of a sailor tossing a life preserver. The rear and sides have instructions for use. Made by "Lever Brothers Company / New York".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.759
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
47936
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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