Object Details
- Description
- This turned conical-shaped wooden, drug jar and lid has two distinct markings. An outline of an oval horizontal medallion appears on one side of the container while the other side has a paper label marked in black, "RAD VICTOR L" The container has been painted over several times. Remnants of red, blue and green paint can be seen. Labels were often removed from wooden containers when the contents of the container changed.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- Credit Line
- Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
- Physical Description
- turnen wood (overall production method/technique)
- wood (overall material)
- paint (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 23.3 cm x 11.1 cm; 9 3/16 in x 4 3/8 in
- Object Name
- jar
- Other Terms
- jar; Pharmaceutical Container
