Dill's Salve

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Object Details

Dill Company
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: For the relief of minor burns or wounds, chapped or cracked skin, insect stings, small cuts or scratches.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Gary P. and Sandra Baden
ca 1940
ID Number
1979.0798.154
accession number
1979.0798
catalog number
1979.0798.154
Object Name
otc preparation
Other Terms
Patent Medicines; Drugs; Non-Liquid
Physical Description
carbolic acid 1.3 grs. per oz. (drug active ingredients)
chlorothymol (drug active ingredients)
artificial color (drug active ingredients)
Measurements
overall: 7/8 in x 2 3/4 in; 2.2225 cm x 6.985 cm
place made
United States: Pennsylvania, Norristown
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Medicine and Science: Medicine
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Beauty and Hygiene Products: Cure-alls
Beauty and Health
Balm of America
National Museum of American History
subject
Rubs, Liniments & Ointments
Skin & Dermatology Drugs
First Aid Products & Antiseptics
Record ID
nmah_717068
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-527c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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