Seidlitz Powders

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Read Drug & Chemical Co.
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: The Oldest Known Saline Laxative to Quickly Remove Temporary Constipation and Headache caused by Sour Stomach, Flatulence, Gas and Acid Eructations.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Gary P. and Sandra Baden
ID Number
1979.0798.358
accession number
1979.0798
catalog number
1979.0798.358
Object Name
otc preparation
Tin
Other Terms
Tin; Seidlitz Powders; Patent Medicines; Drugs; Non-Liquid
Measurements
overall: 1 5/8 in x 4 1/2 in x 3 1/8 in; 4.1275 cm x 11.43 cm x 7.9375 cm
place made
United States: Maryland, Baltimore
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Balm of America
National Museum of American History
Subject
Laxatives
Record ID
nmah_718638
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-0fc3-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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