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Dr. DeWitts Cough and Cold Syrup

Object Details

Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: For coughs due to colds, colds, minor bronchial irritations.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
W. J. Parker Company
Date made
ca 1930
Credit Line
Gift of Gary P. and Sandra Baden
Physical Description
alcohol 5% (drug active ingredients)
horehound (drug active ingredients)
tar (drug active ingredients)
wild cherry (drug active ingredients)
glycerine (drug active ingredients)
gum arabic (drug active ingredients)
Measurements
box: 6 3/4 in x 2 1/8 in x 1 1/4 in; 17.145 cm x 5.3975 cm x 3.175 cm
bottle: 6 5/8 in x 1 7/8 in x 7/8 in; 16.8275 cm x 4.7625 cm x 2.2225 cm
Object Name
otc preparation
Other Terms
Patent Medicines; Drugs; Liquid
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