Baby's Own Tablets

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided on its packaging:
A gentle laxative and comforting medicine for infants and children. Relieves constipation, sweetens the stomach and promotes rest and natural sleep.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. James Harvey Young
ca 1900
ID Number
1989.0711.05
accession number
1989.0711
catalog number
1989.0711.05
Object Name
otc preparation
Measurements
overall: 6 cm x 2.3 cm x 2.3 cm; 2 3/8 in x 7/8 in x 7/8 in
overall: 2 3/8 in x 1 in; x 6.0325 cm x 2.54 cm
Place Made
United States: New York, Schenectady
Canada: Ontarian, Brockville
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Medicine and Science: Medicine
Health & Medicine
Balm of America
National Museum of American History
Subject
Laxatives
Infant & Children's Products - Pediatrics
Record ID
nmah_748616
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-873a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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