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Dr. A.W. Chase's Ointment

Object Details

Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
Is an antiseptic, soothing and healing treatment for every form of itching skin diesease, eczema, salt rheum, itching, bleeding and protruding piles, pimples, black-heads, old sores, poisoned skin, hives, insect bites, inflamed eyelids, itch, barber's itch, sore feet and toes, chilblains and frostbites.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Company
date made
1923-1943
Credit Line
Gift of Richard W. Pollay
Physical Description
metal (container material)
carbolic acid, 3/4 of 1% (drug active ingredient)
Measurements
overall: 3/4 in x 1 3/4 in; 1.905 cm x 4.445 cm
Object Name
otc preparation
personal hygiene product
Object Type
OTC Preparation
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