Bottle

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Object Details

maker: Dr. J. H. Schenck & Son

Description: Greenish glass bottle with embossed inscription that reads “SCHENCK’S / SEAWEED / TONIC.” Advertisements claimed that this tonic cured dyspepsia and debility. Skeptics noted its high alcohol content.
Location: Currently not on view

ID Number: MG.65.2074
accession number: 256516
catalog number: 65.2074

Object Name: Bottle, OTC Preparation; otc preparation
Other Terms: Bottle; Bottle, OTC Preparation; Containers

Physical Description: green (overall color); glass, ?, transparent (overall material); green ware (joint piece popular color name); narrow mouth (overall shape); square (overall shape)
Measurements: overall: 9 in x 3 in x 3 in; 22.86 cm x 7.62 cm x 7.62 cm

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

Data Source: National Museum of American History

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-8838-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

nmah_728337

NMAH

BOTTLE

National Museum of American History

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Record ID: nmah_728337