Watkins Laxative Cold and Grip Tablets

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Watkins Laxative Cold and Grip Tablets

Object Details

maker: J. R. Watkins Company

Description: The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: For colds the grip and headache.
Location: Currently not on view

Credit Line: Gift of Richard W. Pollay

date made: ca 1935

ID Number: 2008.0018.101
catalog number: 2008.0018.101
accession number: 2008.0018

Object Name: otc preparation
Object Type: OTC Preparation

Physical Description: metal (container material); acetanilide, 2 grains per tablet (drug active ingredient)
Measurements: overall: 7 cm x 9.1 cm x 1.5 cm; 2 3/4 in x 3 9/16 in x 9/16 in; overall: 2 3/4 in x 3 1/2 in x 5/8 in; 6.985 cm x 8.89 cm x 1.5875 cm

Place Made: United States: Minnesota, Winona

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

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nmah_1339278

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WATKINS LAXATIVE COLD AND GRIP TABLETS

National Museum of American History

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Record ID: nmah_1339278