Bottle

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Object Details

maker: J.F. Perkins & Bro.

Description: Greenish glass bottle with paper label that reads in part “J. F. PERKINS & BRO., Pharmacists / S.W. Corner Greene and Franklin Streets.” A penciled inscription reads “Lime Water.” The firm, the oldest pharmacy in Baltimore, was established ca. 1800.
Location: Currently not on view

Date made: c. 1865

ID Number: MG.65.2069
catalog number: 65.2069
accession number: 256516

Object Name: Bottle, Water; otc preparation

Measurements: overall: 10 1/2 in x 2 5/8 in; 26.67 cm x 6.6675 cm

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Medicine; Balm of America

Data Source: National Museum of American History

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-6c90-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

nmah_1270542

NMAH

BOTTLE

National Museum of American History

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Record ID: nmah_1270542