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Seidlitz Powders

Object Details

Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: In high estimation for indigestion, heartburn, sick headache, bilious affections, etc., and if used regularly will form a mild and gentle cathartic. Superior to any medicine of the kind in use and yet possessing all the medical virtues of the celebrated Seidlitz Springs in Germany.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Meyer Brothers Drug Company
Date made
ca 1900
Credit Line
Gift of Gary P. and Sandra Baden
Measurements
overall: 4.1 cm x 11.2 cm x 8.4 cm; 1 5/8 in x 4 7/16 in x 3 5/16 in
overall: 1 5/8 in x 4 1/2 in x 3 3/8 in; 4.1275 cm x 11.43 cm x 8.5725 cm
Object Name
otc preparation
Other Terms
Tin; Seidlitz Powders; Patent Medicines; Drugs; Non-Liquid
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