Object Details
- Description
- This vase shaped majolica container has a curved spout and is decorated with a colorful circular floral design. Inside the design is the text "SYR RUBI IDAEI” in black. The jar would have contained a syrup of rubus idaeus (raspberry), which was used as a tonic, diuretic, or diaphoretic.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- date made
- 18th century
- Credit Line
- Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
- Physical Description
- ceramic (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 20.3 cm x 16.5 cm x 15.5 cm; 8 in x 6 1/2 in x 6 3/32 in
- overall: 8 in x 6 in x 5 1/8 in; 20.32 cm x 15.24 cm x 13.0175 cm
- Object Name
- jar
- jar
