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Hoff's Liniment

National Museum of American History

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Object Details

Goodrich Drug Company
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
Remedy for rheumatism, sore throat, cold in the head, cold on the lungs, sciatica, croup, quinsy, hoarseness, bronchitis, toothache, earache and headache, burns, scalds, frostbites, chilblains, chapped hands, old sores, boils, salt rheum, caked breasts, sore nipples, bruises, external poisons, cramps or spasms, lame back, chest or side, bites of insects, internal pains and all other aches and pains, will remove corns and warts
Location
Currently not on view
after 1917
ID Number
MG.293320.1228
catalog number
293320.1228
accession number
293320
Object Name
otc preparation
Other Terms
Drugs
Measurements
overall: 5 5/8 in x 1 3/4 in; 14.2875 cm x 4.445 cm
place made
United States: Minnesota, Anoka
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Beauty and Hygiene Products: Cure-alls
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Balm of America
National Museum of American History
subject
Rubs, Liniments & Ointments
Rheumatism & Arthritis Drugs
Skin & Dermatology Drugs
Pain & Neuralgia Drugs
First Aid Products & Antiseptics
Catarrh, Cough & Cold Drugs
Record ID
nmah_1298440
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-d480-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

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