7 pink earthenware drug jars

7 pink earthenware drug jars, some with original contents, English, late 19th, early 20th century

Drug jar for cold cream, contains white waxy solid turning brown, pink and white ceramic jar labelled "CREM. FRIG." white label with gold and red border.

Drug jar for cold cream

Drug jar for boric acid ointment, containing traces of white ointment, pink and white ceramic jar, labelled "UNG: ACID: BORIC:" white label with red and gold border.

Drug jar for boric acid ointment

Drug jar for zinc oxide ointment containing traces of ointment, pink and white ceramic jar labelled "UNG: ZINCI OX:" white label with red and gold border.

Drug jar for zinc oxide ointment containing traces of ointment

Drug jar for mercuric nitrate ointment containing traces of yellow ointment, pink and white ceramic jar labelled "UNG: HYD: NIT:" white label with red and gold border.

Drug jar for mercuric nitrate ointment containing traces of yellow ointment

Drug jar for white vaseline, containing traces of brown product, pink and white ceramic jar labelled "WHITE VASELINE" white label with red and gold border.

Drug jar for white vaseline

Drug jar for carbolic acid ointment, containing white ointment, pink and white ceramic jar labelled "UNG: ACID: CARB:" white label with red and gold border.

Drug jar for carbolic acid ointment

Drug jar for benzoinated lard, pink and white ceramic jar, no lid, labelled "ADEPS BENZ:" white label with red and gold border.

Drug jar for benzoinated lard

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Object Number:
1979-24
Materials:
jar, earthenware, label, glass covered and lining, earthenware
Measurements:
diameter 99 mm
height 165 mm
type:
drug jars
credit:
Gibson, John P

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