Medicine bottle

Dwight's Remedy for Cholera, Diarrhea, etc.

Manufacturerpossiblement Henry Gilbertson (1841-1889)

InscriptionsOn label, printed : DWIGHT'S / REMEDY FOR CHOLERA / Diarrhaea, etc. / This remedy, long used in the Mediteranean / with great success in treating the premonitory / symptoms of Cholera, was first made known to / the American public through the Rev. Dr. / Dwight. It has been used with great success / in New Orleans and other places. It should / always be kept at hand ; and whenever any / uneasiness in the stomach or bowels is felt, a / dose should be taken. / DIRECTIONS, - 18 drops to be taken every / two hours, in a little water, until relief is / obtained.

Marks or LabelsOn label, printed : PREPARED AND SOLD BY / S. J. LYMAN & CO., CHEMISTS, / Place d'Armes, Montreal.

Date 1875-1900

Medium / Technique Glass; fibre: paper; ink; adhesive: glue
Moulded, printed and glued

Dimensions11.7 × 3.9 × 3 cm

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Medical & Psychological T&E - Medical Accessories & Components

Origin London?, England?

Object NumberM21681.21

DivisionMaterial Culture - Objects of Science and Technology

CollectionMcCord

CreditGift of Mrs. Mabel Bentham

Status

On view

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