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Chamberlain's Pain-Balm

Object Details

Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica, lame back, lumbago, gout, sprains, swellings and lameness, cuts, bruises, wounds and lacerations, burns and scalds, chilblains, frostbites, sore throat, quinsy, glandular swellings, headache, toothache, backache, soreness of chest, pain in side, pain in back, cramp in muscle and all deep-seated and muscular pains
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Chamberlain Medicine Company
Date made
after 1882
associated date
1882
Measurements
wrapper: 6 3/4 in x 2 1/2 in x 1 3/8 in; 17.145 cm x 6.35 cm x 3.4925 cm
extra cork: 7/8 in x 5/8 in; 2.2225 cm x 1.5875 cm
bottle: 6 1/2 in x 2 3/8 in x 1 3/8 in; 16.51 cm x 6.0325 cm x 3.4925 cm
Object Name
otc preparation
Other Terms
Patent Medicines; Drugs; Liquid
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