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Dr. A. Boschee's Syrup of Tar and Wild Cherry

Object Details

Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided on its packaging:
For coughs due to colds, soothes throat, promotes expectoration
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
G. G. Green
L. M. Green
Date made
after 1906
date made
after September 1926
Physical Description
alcohol 1.75% per fluid oz. (drug active ingredients)
morphine sulp. 24/100 grain per fluid oz. (drug active ingredients)
paper (packaging material)
cardboard (packaging material)
glass (bottle material)
Measurements
overall: 7 5/8 in x 2 5/8 in x 1 3/4 in; 19.3675 cm x 6.6675 cm x 4.445 cm
Object Name
otc preparation
Other Terms
Patent Medicines; Drugs; Liquid
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