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Allan's N.B. (Nota-Bene) Liniment

Object Details

Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: For general family use. A soothing embrocation for relieving muscle soreness caused by too violent excercise and bruises. Soothing to insect bites and stings.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Allan and Company
Credit Line
The Fournet Drugstore Collection
Physical Description
cardboard (box material)
oil of mustard (overall material)
capsicum (overall material)
oil of turpentine (overall material)
oil of tar (overall material)
zero black oil (overall material)
white paraffine oil (overall material)
Measurements
box: 5 1/2 in x 2 1/8 in x 1 in; 13.97 cm x 5.3975 cm x 2.54 cm
bottle: 5 in x 2 in x 7/8 in; 12.7 cm x 5.08 cm x 2.2225 cm
Object Name
otc preparation
Object Type
Drugs
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