Wyeth’s Buchu Cordial (No Sugar)
Title Wyeth’s Buchu Cordial (No Sugar) Author John Wyeth & Brother, Philadelphia Image Description A clear 12-ounce glass bottle of
Medical history and curiosities
Explorations of unusual medical practices, rare conditions, and the evolution of medicine through history.
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Trade Card (c.1890s)
Title Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Trade Card (c.1890s) Author Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company of Lynn, Massachusetts. Image Description
Baker’s Liniment Bottle
Title Baker’s Liniment Bottle Author S. F. Baker & Co., Keokuk, Iowa Image Description A rectangular aqua glass liniment bottle
RX Martini Mixer “Oh, Nurse” Ceramic Jug
Title RX Martini Mixer “Oh, Nurse” Urinal-Style Ceramic Jug Author DeForest of California Image Description A mid-20th-century DeForest of California
Dr. Thomas’ Electric Oil Trade Card (You May Want It — The Great Household Remedy)
Title Dr. Thomas’ Eclectric Oil Trade Card(You May Want It — The Great Household Remedy) Author Foster, Milburn & Co.,
Dialogues Between Patients and the Physician (on the Several Principal Diseases in This Country, Including a Collection of Over Two Hundred Domestic Remedies)
Title Dialogues Between Patients and the Physician(on the Several Principal Diseases in This Country, Including a Collection of Over Two
Ac. Salicyl. Apothecary Jar (Acidum Salicylicum)
Title Ac. Salicyl. Apothecary Jar (Acidum Salicylicum) Author Unknown European Manufacturer — circa early 20th century Image Description A striking
Tr. Cinnam. Apothecary Bottle (Tinctura Cinnamomi)
Title Tr. Cinnam. Apothecary Bottle (Tinctura Cinnamomi) Author Unknown European or American Manufacturer — circa late 19th to early 20th
Foeniculum Apothecary Jar
Title Foeniculum Apothecary Jar Author Unknown European Manufacturer (likely early 20th century) Image Description A beautifully preserved clear glass apothecary