Bill S. Schnall, M.D., Vintage Pharmaceuticals, Medical Instruments, and Ephemera collection, approximately 1880-1980
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Schnall, Bill S.
- Title
- Bill S. Schnall, M.D., Vintage Pharmaceuticals, Medical Instruments, and Ephemera collection
- Dates
- approximately
1880-1980 (inclusive)18801980
1900-1940 (bulk) - Quantity
- 5.07 cubic feet (14 boxes and one vertical file)
- Collection Number
- 6361 (Accession No. 6361-001)
- Summary
- Vintage pharmaceutical collection of a practicing pediatrician, in Shoreline, Washington, including pharmaceuticals, supplements, topical treatments and medical instruments
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access to the collection is restricted. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
Items in this collection are medications which may cause a negative reaction if mishandled. The use of latex or nitrile gloves and a mask are required when handling materials. Wash hands after handling. Some liquid containers out gas which may result in unusual or unpleasant odors. Packaging, containers, labels and package inserts are fragile.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Bill S. Schnall, M.D. was a practicing pediatrician, in Shoreline, Washington. In 2004, Dr Schnall was elected to the medical executive committee of Seattle Children’s Hospital, where he has practiced since 1976. Dr. Schnall served as president of the medical staff from 2002 to 2003.
Dr. Schnall was a master gardener and a recurrent participant in the annual Richmond Beach Garden Tour. He served as President of the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation, in 2010. Dr. Schnall also served as Shoreline School Board president.
Content Description
Collection of late nineteenth and early twentieth century pharmaceuticals, supplements, therapeutic and medical instruments. Pharmaceuticals are in solid, powder or liquid form.
Use of the Collection
Alternative Forms Available
Photographs of most items available.
Restrictions on Use
Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Arranged in 6 series.
- Series 1, Inhalants, approximately 1920-1960
- Series 2, Oral Medications, approximately 1900-1960
- Subseries a, Antibiotics
- Subseries b, Antidotes
- Subseries c, Antiparasitic medication
- Subseries d, Cold medications
- Subseries e, Diuretics
- Subseries f, Gastrointestinal treatments
- Subseries g, Homeopathic treatments
- Subseries h, Oral Pain medications
- Subseries i, Sedatives
- Series 3, Stimulants, approximately 1920-1940
- Series 4, Topicals, approximately 1885-1980
- Subseries a, Antiseptics
- Subseries b, Moisturizers
- Subseries c, Congestion treatments
- Subseries d, Essential oils
- Subseries e, Topical pain medications
- Subseries f, Skin Irritation treatments
- Series 5, Vitamins and Supplements, approximately 1890-1970
- Series 6, Miscellaneous, approximately 1880-1960
Preservation Note
Items in this collection are medications which may cause a negative reaction if mishandled. The use of latex or nitrile gloves and a mask are required when handling materials. Wash hands after handling. Some liquid containers out gas which may result in unusual or unpleasant odors. Packaging, containers, labels and package inserts are fragile.
Acquisition Information
Bill S. Schnall, M.D.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series 1: Inhalants, approximately 1920-1960
Inhalants are medications breathed in through the nose or mouth.
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Description: DeWitt's Catarrhal Cream
Manufactured by E.C. DeWitt & Co., Chicago, IL
Used to treat nasal catarrh and viruses.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 14, Item Inhalant 1 -
Description: Spirit Ammonia Aromatic
Manufactured by United Drug Co., Boston
63% alcohol aromatic. Used to prevent and treat fainting.
Handwritten bottle: 7.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box 14, Item Inhalant 2 -
Description: NTZ Nasal Spray
Manufactured by Winthrop Laboratories, New York, N.Y.
Neo-synephrine and antihistaminic decongestant.
Handwritten on side of box: XCA, 143.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box 14, Item Inhalant 3 -
Description: Eucalyptus Oil
Manufactured by McKesson & Robbins, New York
For use as inhalant, often for cold symptoms.
Handwritten bottle: 39.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box 14, Item Inhalant 4 -
Description: Nasal Spray Oils
Manufactured by S. Pfeiffer Mfg., St. Louis, MO
Contains ephedrine. Used for head colds and nose and throat irritations.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box 14, Item Inhalant 5 -
Description: Neo-Synephrine Solution
Manufactured by Dermer's Pharmacy, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Used to treat nasal congestion and sinus pressure.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 14, Item Inhalant 6 -
Description: Dr. R. Schiffmann's Asthmador
Manufactured by R. Schiffmann Co., Los Angeles, Calif.
Used to relieve bronchial asthmatic paroxysms. Contains stramonium.
Scratched on container bottom: 10/31/53.
Dates: approximately 1945-1955Container: Box 14, Item Inhalant 7 -
Description: Power's Relief for Asthma
Manufactured by E.C. Powers Co., Boston, Mass.
Provides relief for acute paroxysms of asthma.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 14, Item Inhalant 8 -
Description: Deo (Dennis) Ointment
Manufactured by Davis Eucalyptus Laboratories, Oakland, California, U.S.A.
Use Instructions: For ext. appl. or internal vapor inhalation.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box 14, Item Inhalant 9 -
Description: Dr. R. Schiffmann's Asthmador
Manufactured by R. Schiffman Co., Los Angeles, Calif., U.S.A.
Contains stramonium and belladonna. Use Instructions: To be Burned and Inhaled Only.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 14, Item Inhalant 10
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Series 2: Oral Medications, approximately 1900-1960
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Subseries a: Antibiotics, approximately 1900-1960
Antibiotics are medications that destroy or slow down bacterial growth by killing bacteria. Doctors prescribe them to treat bacterial infections.
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Description: Terfonyl
E.R. Squibb & Son, New York, NY
Trisulfapyrimidines. Used to treat urinary tract infections, bronchitis, and prostatitis.
Dates: approximately 1960-1970Container: Box 14, Item Antibiotic 1 -
Description: Hexamethylenamine Compound
Physicians' Chemical & Drug Co., Chicago, IL
Used to treat urinary tract infections, cystitis, and albuminuria.
Handwritten on bottle: NU, NU Hwd.
Dates: approximately 1910-1920Container: Box 6, Item Antibiotic 2 -
Description: Uva Ursi
American Druggists Syndicate, New York, NY
Used to treat urinary complaints and ulceration of the kidneys due to infection.
Dates: approximately 1900-1910Container: Box/Folder 14/B, Item Antibiotic 3 -
Description: Kinazyme
G.W. Carnrick Co., New York, NY
Used to treat Tuberculosis.
Dates: approximately 1910-1920Container: Box/Folder 14/A, Item Antibiotic 4 -
Description: Cystitis, B 1, No. 19
Parke, Davis & Co., Detroit, MI
Used to treat bladder infections.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 8, Item Antibiotic 5 -
Description: Pen-Vee-Oral
Wyeth, Philadelphia, PA
Penicillin. Used to treat general infection.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box 14, Item Antibiotic 6 -
Description: Neutral Acriflavine
Abbott Laboratories, Chicago, IL
Used to treat urinary infection.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 14, Item Antibiotic 7 -
Description: Calomel
Upjohn Company, Kalamazoo, MI
Used to treat malaria.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box/Folder 14/B, Item Antibiotic 8
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Subseries b: Antidotes, approximately 1910-1930
Antidotes are medications taken to counteract a poison. They are made using naturally occurring substances, animal antibodies, or other ingredients.
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Description: Charcoal
Eli Lilly & Co., Indianapolis, IA
Used to treat general poisoning.
Dates: approximately 1910-1920Container: Box 5, Item Antidote 1 -
Description: Sodium Nitrite
Mallinckrodt Chemical Works, Chicago, IL
Used to treat cyanide poisoning.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box/Folder 9/D, Item Antidote 2
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Subseries c: Antiparasitic Medication, approximately 1900-1940
Antiparasitic medications are a group of medications that are used in the management and treatment of infections by parasites.
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Description: Vermifuge
S. Pfeiffer Mfg. Co., St. Louis, MO
Used as a treatment of large round worms. Contains senna, cascara, and 6% alcohol.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box 13, Item Antipar 1 -
Description: Quinine Sulphate
Montgomery Ward & Co, St Louis, MO
Used to treat malaria.
Stamped on container bottom: PAT'D May 17, 18
Dates: approximately 1918-1930Container: Box 1, Item Antipar 2 -
Description: Walnut Bark
Murray & Nickell, Chicago IL
Used to treat parasitic infections causing diarrhoea, dysentery, and remittent fevers.
Dates: approximately 1900-1910Container: Box 3, Item Antipar 3
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Subseries d: Cold medications, approximately 1920-1970
Cold medications are treatments designed to relieve cold symptoms such as fever, cough, and chills.
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Description: New Cough Compound
W.T. Rawleigh Co., Free Port, IL
To aid in relief of minor throat irritations, coughing, hoarseness, and temporary loss of voice.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box 7, Item ColdSymp 1 -
Description: Coryza #5
Fraser Tablet Co., New York, NY
Used to treat head colds and rhinorrhea.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box/Folder 4/L, Item ColdSymp 2 -
Description: Cepacol
The WM. S. Merrell Co., Cincinnati, OH
A mouthwash to treat sore throat due to colds.
Dates: approximately 1930-1970Container: Box 10, Item ColdSymp 3 -
Description: Terpin Hydrate
Eli Lilly & Co., Indianapolis, IN
Used to clear mucus from airways.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box/Folder 4/L, Item ColdSymp 4 -
Description: Thonzylamine HCL
Anahist Co. Inc., New York, NY
For symptomatic relief of colds and hay fever.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box/Folder 4/A, Item ColdSymp 5 -
Description: Ransom's Syrup Compound
D. Ransom Son & Co., Buffalo, NY
A stimulant and expectorant used to loosen phlegm.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 10, Item ColdSymp 6 -
Description: Blue Vervain Herb
Parke, Davis & Co., Detroit, MI
An expectorant and sudorific.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box/Folder 4/A, Item ColdSymp 7 -
Description: LicoRice Wafers
National Licorice Co., Brooklyn, NY
Used to treat coughs due to colds.
Dates: approximately 1940-1960Container: Box/Folder 4/E, Item ColdSymp 8 -
Description: Romilar CF
Sauter Laboratories, Nutley, NJ
Used to treat coughs due to colds.
Manufacturer note on box: Free sample.
Dates: approximately 1960-1970Container: Box/Folder 4/E, Item ColdSymp 9 -
Description: Carter's Little Nervine Pills
Carter Medicine Co., New York, NY
Used to treat symptoms of the common cold, hay fever, and allergies.
Handwritten label on bottom of glass bottle reads: 8190 Port Townsend.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box/Folder 4/L, Item ColdSymp 10 -
Description: Acacia Gum
S.B. Penick & Co., New York, NY
Used to reduce inflammation of the mucus membranes.
Handwritten on container: 1L, 3-12.7
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box 1, Item ColdSymp 11
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Subseries e: Diuretics, approximately 1900-1960
Diuretics, or "water pills", are medications that help increase the amount of water and salt expelled from the body as urine. They are used in the treatment of heart failure, influenza, certain kidney diseases, and other ailments.
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Description: Pil. Nephritic
Henry K. Wampole & Co., Philadelphia, PA
Used to treat rheumatism, lumbago, and Bright's disease.
Label affixed to box bottom reads: White Rose Antiques, $18.00, WR6563.
Dates: approximately 1910-1925Container: Box 8, Item Diuretic 1 -
Description: St. Joseph Diuretic Pills
Plough Inc., New York, NY
Theobromine, methylene blue, and extract of uva ursi.
Handwritten on box lid: ya / 50.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box/Folder 4/I, Item Diuretic 2 -
Description: Cystex Compound
The Knox Company, Kansas City, MO
A diuretic and antispasmotic compound.
Dates: approximately 1925-1940Container: Box/Folder 4/I, Item Diuretic 3 -
Description: Saltpeter
Rexall Drug Co., Los Angeles, CA
A diuretic for adults and animals.
Handwritten on container: 19.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box/Folder 9/D, Item Diuretic 4 -
Description: Bittersweet, Bark of Root
Murray & Nickell, Chicago, IL
A diuretic and diaphoretic used to treat scrofula, syphilis, leucorrhoea, and rheumatism.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box/Folder 4/O, Item Diuretic 5 -
Description: DeWitt's Pills
E.C. DeWitt & Co., New York, NY
A diuretic stimulant for kidneys made from potash nitrate, methylene blue, and uva ursi.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box/Folder 4/N, Item Diuretic 6 -
Description: Diuretin
E. Bilhuber Inc., Orange, NJ
Theobromine sodio-salicylate.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box/Folder 12/B, Item Diuretic 7 -
Description: B&J Pills
S. Pfeiffer Mfg., St. Louis, MO
Made from extract of buchu, uva ursi, and methylene blue.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box/Folder 4/O, Item Diuretic 8
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Subseries f: Gastrointestinal treatments, approximately 1875-1970
Gastrointestinal treatments are medications in the form of pills or liquids such as laxatives, antacids, anti-dyspeptics, and anti-diarrheals.
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Description: Mineral Oil
E.R. Squibb & Sons Inc., New York, NY
An intestinal lubricant used to treat constipation.
Dates: approximately 1960-1970Container: Box 7, Item Gastro 1 -
Description: Castor Oil
Pilgrim Home Products Company, Portland, OR
A laxative and cathartic.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box 10, Item Gastro 2 -
Description: Flowers of Sulfur
McKesson & Robbins Inc., New York, NY
A laxative and cathartic for medicinal and fumigating purposes.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 8, Item Gastro 3 -
Description: Pleasant Pellets
Pierce's Proprietaries, Buffalo, NY
Laxative pellets containing podophylin.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box/Folder 4/Q, Item Gastro 4 -
Description: Laxative Cold Tablets
E.C. DeWitt & Co., Chicago, IL
A laxative containing amidopyrine & quinine.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box/Folder 4/Q, Item Gastro 5 -
Description: Quinine Tablets
Best Products Corp., Seattle, WA
Cascara Bromide Laxative.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box/Folder 4/Q, Item Gastro 6 -
Description: Flowers Sulfur
Davies' Drug Store, Rochester, WA
Used as laxative. Recommended to mix with milk or molasses.
Dates: approximately 1940-1960Container: Box 8, Item Gastro 7 -
Description: Flowers of Sulfur
McKesson & Robbins Inc., New York, NY
A laxative used for medicinal and fumigating purposes.
Dates: approximately 1940-1960Container: Box 8, Item Gastro 8 -
Description: Cascara Sagrada
Stanlabs, Portland, OR
Used as a laxative. 18% alcohol by volume.
Label affixed to bottle cap reads:Bartell Drugs, K7 YD, $13?.
Dates: approximately 1960-1970Container: Box 10, Item Gastro 9 -
Description: Bi-nesia Powder
International Chemical Co., Rochester, NY
Used to treat symptoms of indigestion, dyspepsia, and heartburn.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box 8, Item Gastro 10 -
Description: Adlerika
Chester-Kent Inc., Saint Paul, MN
A laxative for the temporary relief from constipation.
Handwritten on bottle: 1.25.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box 6, Item Gastro 11 -
Description: Russian Oil
Cunningham Drug Ltd., British Columbia
A mineral oil laxative containing petrolatum.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box 7, Item Gastro 12 -
Description: Carter's Little Liver Pills
Carter Products Inc., New York, NY
A laxative used to relieve head aches and dizziness due to constipation.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box/Folder 4/R, Item Gastro 13 -
Description: Lash's Bitters
Lash's Bitters Co., New York, NY
A laxative used to treat constipation, biliousness, and indigestion.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 6, Item Gastro 14 -
Description: Chionia
Peacock Chemical Co., St. Louis, MO
A laxative prepared from chionanthus virginica.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box 13, Item Gastro 15 -
Description: Epsom Salt
Rexall Drug Co., Los Angeles, CA
A saline laxative and purgative for constipation.
Handwritten on container: V12, 21.
Dates: approximately 1960-1970Container: Box 1, Item Gastro 16 -
Description: Chinese Laxative Pills
Ho Ming Sing Tong, China
A laxative used to treat constipation, biliousness, and indigestion.
Dates: approximately 1910-1930Container: Box/Folder 4/R, Item Gastro 17 -
Description: Compound Licorice Powder USP
United Drug Co., Boston, MA
A laxative and cathartic.
Container seal is unbroken.
Handwritten on container top: JO/75, 25.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box 1, Item Gastro 18 -
Description: Bromoquinine
Grove Laboratories, St. Louis, MO
A mild laxative and cathartic.
Signature of E.W. Grove on top of container.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box/Folder 4/R, Item Gastro 19 -
Description: Caroid & Bile Salts
American Ferment Co., Inc., New York, NY
A mild laxative used to treat constipation, biliousness, and indigestion.
Two unopened, paper-wrapped, boxes, each containing 16 tablets.
Dates: approximately 1890-1900Container: Box/Folder 4/J, Item Gastro 20a-b -
Description: #99 Laxative Tablets
Humphrey's Homeopathic Medicine Co., New York, NY
Laxative Tablets containing phenopthalein.
Handwritten on container: 65.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box/Folder 4/R, Item Gastro 21 -
Description: Man-a-Lin Tablets
Peruna Co., Columbus, OH
A gentle laxative used to treat constipation and associated symptoms.
Handwritten on container: DL.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box/Folder 4/F, Item Gastro 22 -
Description: Dr. Miles' Little Pills
Miles Laboratories, Inc. Elkhart, IN
A mild laxative containing Aloin, Ipecac, Podophyllin.
Handwritten on box lid: Ha / 25
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box/Folder 4/J, Item Gastro 23 -
Description: Dunbar's System Tonic
The Lee Specialty Co., Detroit, MI
A laxative, tonic, and blood builder used to improve digestion and appetite.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box/Folder 4/J, Item Gastro 24 -
Description: Iron Bitters Compound
Brown's Iron Bitters Co., St. Louis, MO
Used to treat indigestion, dyspepsia, fevers, and improve appetite.
Dates: approximately 1920-1940Container: Box 6, Item Gastro 25 -
Description: Perfected Tasteless Castor Oil
Spencer Kellogg & Sons, New York, NY
A laxative used to treat constipation, biliousness, and indigestion.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 13, Item Gastro 26 -
Description: Sal Hepatica
Bristol-Myers Co.
A laxative and cathartic containing sodium sulphate, sodium chloride, and sodium bicarbonate.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 5, Item Gastro 27 -
Description: Epsom Salt
Sandhill Drug Co. Inc., Southern Pines, NC
A laxative used to treat constipation, biliousness, and indigestion.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box 8, Item Gastro 28 -
Description: Goff's Bitters
S.B. Goff & Sons Co., Camden, NJ
Used to treat constipation, heartburn, sour stomach, and belching.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 7, Item Gastro 29 -
Description: No. 41 Anti-Dyspeptic (Fothergill's)
Schieffelin & Co., New York, NY
A formula of strychninae, ipecac, piper nig. and gentianae.
Label affixed to bottom of bottle reads: 1.
Label affixed to side of bottle reads: Poison.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box/Folder 9/C, Item Gastro 30 -
Description: Pectadene
Rolfe's Drug Store, Hoquiam, WA
An anti-diarrheal formula containing codeine, kaolin, and bismuth.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box 9, Item Gastro 31 -
Description: Al-Caroid Antacid Powder
American Ferment Co., New York, NY
Used to treat heartburn. 7/8 oz. Physicians Sample container.
Dates: approximately 1960-1970Container: Box/Folder 9/B, Item Gastro 32 -
Description: Al-Caroid Antacid Powder
American Ferment Co., New York, NY
Used to treat heartburn.
Dates: approximately 1960-1970Container: Box 8, Item Gastro 33 -
Description: BiSoDol
Whitehall Pharmacal Co., New York, NY
Used to treat upset stomach due to gastric hyperacidity.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box 1, Item Gastro 34 -
Description: Jad Salts
Wyeth Chemical Co., New York, NY
Used to treat gastric hyperacidity.
Dates: approximately 1960-1970Container: Box 1, Item Gastro 35 -
Description: Puretest Sodium Bicarbonate
United Drug Co., Boston, MA
An antacid used to treat gastric hyperacidity.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 1, Item Gastro 36 -
Description: Dill Seed
S.B. Penick & Co., New York, NY
Used for treating a variety of stomach ailments such as hiccups, colic, and hemorrhoids.
Distributed by Spokane Drug Company, Spokane, WA.
Handwritten on box: DB#, 5c oz.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 8, Item Gastro 37 -
Description: Powdered Rhubarb Root
S.B. Penick & Co., New York, NY
Used to treat constipation and heart burn.
Distributed by Spokane Drug Company, Spokane, WA.
Handwritten on box: EOX#, 10c oz.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 8, Item Gastro 38 -
Description: Essence of Caroid
American Ferment Co., Buffalo, NY
A supplement used to cleanse the stomach in order to optimize absorbative conditions.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 10, Item Gastro 40 -
Description: Ucatone Laxative Tablets
Nyal Company, Detroit, MI
Used to treat constipation, biliousness, and indigestion.
Handwritten on box: He 25.
Dates: approximately 1920-1950Container: Box/Folder 4/D, Item Gastro 41 -
Description: Smith's Bile Beans Compound
James F. Ballard Inc., St. Louis, MO
Used to treat constipation, biliousness, and indigestion.
Handwritten on box: 1E / 30c.
Dates: approximately 1900-1930Container: Box/Folder 4/K, Item Gastro 42 -
Description: Laxative Cold Tablets
Lenwells Inc., Chicago, IL
A laxative containing acetophenetidin podophyll.
Dates: approximately 1910-1930Container: Box/Folder 2/B, Item Gastro 43 -
Description: Mt. Hood Cascara Tablets
Blumauer-Frank Drug Co., Portland, OR
Used to treat biliousness, constipation, sick headache, and liver complaints.
Dates: approximately 1910-1920Container: Box/Folder 4/F, Item Gastro 44 -
Description: Garfield Tea
Garfield Tea Company, Brooklyn, NY
A laxative and diuretic.
Dates: approximately 1900-1910Container: Box 8, Item Gastro 45 -
Description: Stuart's Laxative Compound
Consolidated Royal Chemical Co., Chicago, IL
For temporary constipation and relief of related headaches.
Handwritten on box: RR / 60.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box/Folder 4/P, Item Gastro 46 -
Description: Kodol Tablets
E.C. DeWitt & Co., Chicago, IL
Used to treat gastric hyperacidity.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box/Folder 9/G, Item Gastro 47 -
Description: Caroid & Charcoal
American Ferment Co., Buffalo, NY
Used to treat constipation, biliousness, and indigestion.
Dates: approximately 1910-1920Container: Box/Folder 9/E, Item Gastro 48 -
Description: Ipecac
Used to induce vomiting to counter poisoning.
Dates: approximately 1890-1910Container: Box/Folder 4/K, Item Gastro 49 -
Description: Cathartic Active #1
H.K. Mulford Co., Philadelphia, PA
Used to treat constipation.
Dates: approximately 1910-1920Container: Box/Folder 4/D, Item Gastro 50 -
Description: Hall Family Pills
F. J. Cheney & Company, Toledo, OH
Used to treat headaches, dizziness, vertigo, & constipation.
Dates: approximately 1875-1900Container: Box/Folder 4/K, Item Gastro 51 -
Description: DeWitt's Little Early Risers
E.C. DeWitt & Co., Chicago, IL
A laxative containing aloin and podophylin.
Dates: approximately 1910-1930Container: Box/Folder 9/G, Item Gastro 52 -
Description: Creamalin
Winthrop Chemical Co., New York, NY
An antacid containing aluminum hydroxide.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box/Folder 9/E, Item Gastro 53 -
Description: O'Neill's Vegetable Remedy
F.J. O'Neill Medicine Co., St. Louis, MO
Used to treat ailments of the stomach and kidneys.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box/Folder 9/E, Item Gastro 54 -
Description: Sulfur & Cream of Tartar Lozenges
McKesson & Robbins Inc., New York, NY
Used to aid in digestion.
Handwritten on box: 25c.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box/Folder 4/C, Item Gastro 55 -
Description: Tanlac Vegetable Pills
International Proprieties Inc., Dayton, OH
Used to treat constipation, biliousness, and indigestion.
Dates: approximately 1910-1920Container: Box/Folder 4/P, Item Gastro 56 -
Description: Tanlac Vegetable Pills
International Proprietaries Inc., Dayton, OH
Used to treat constipation, biliousness, and indigestion.
Dates: approximately 1910-1920Container: Box/Folder 4/P, Item Gastro 57 -
Description: Asafoetida
The E.L. Patch Company, Stoneham, MA
Used to treat stomach ache, intestinal parasites, and weak digestion.
Dates: approximately 1910-1920Container: Box/Folder 9/A, Item Gastro 58 -
Description: No. 1265 Sodium Bicarbonate
Eli Lilly & Co., Indianapolis, IN
Used to treat gastric hyperacidity.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box 8, Item Gastro 59 -
Description: Chrysarobin
Merck, New York, NY
A purgative to aid in expelling waste.
Handwritten on container: ? oz.
Dates: approximately 1890-1900Container: Box/Folder 4/C, Item Gastro 60 -
Description: Fletcher's Castoria
Glenbrook Lab, New York, NY
A laxative for infants and children.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box 13, Item Gastro 61 -
Description: Laxative Cold Tablets
Lenwells, Inc., Chicago, IL
Used to help cold symptoms and promote free bowel movement.
Container is unopened.
Dates: approximately 1920-1940Container: Box/Folder 9/B, Item Gastro 62
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Subseries g: Homeopathic Treatments, approximately 1870-1950
Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine whose practitioners use various homeopathic treatments based on the principle of "like cures like". Homeopathic treatments are often considered ineffective, as the dilution process used to create them renders the final product without an active ingredient.
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Description: China
Dr. Willmar Schwabe, Leipzig, Germany
Dates: approximately 1870-1900Container: Box/Folder 4/H, Item Homeo 1 -
Description: Homeopathic #23
Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine, New York, NY
Used to treat enlarged glands.
Unopened container containing 32 tablets.
Handwritten on front label: 35.
Dates: approximately 1890-1910Container: Box/Folder 4/H, Item Homeo 2 -
Description: Homeopathic #77
Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine, New York, NY
Used to treat cold symptoms.
Unopened container containing 32 tablets.
Dates: approximately 1890-1910Container: Box/Folder 4/H, Item Homeo 3 -
Description: Homeopathic #29
Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine, New York, NY
Used to treat fever blisters.
Unopened container containing a powdered preparation.
Handwritten on front label: 65.
Dates: approximately 1890-1910Container: Box/Folder 4/M, Item Homeo 4 -
Description: Homeopathic #9
Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine, New York, NY
Used to treat simple headaches.
Unopened container containing a powdered preparation.
Handwritten on front label: 25.
Dates: approximately 1890-1910Container: Box/Folder 4/M, Item Homeo 5 -
Description: Damiana
John Wyeth & Brothers, Philadelphia, PA
Ancient Mayan medicine used to cure cough and other respiratory diseases. Also used as an aphrodisiac and hallucinogen.
Handwritten on bottle: VAI 5oz.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 6, Item Homeo 6 -
Description: Job's Tears
Carter, Carter & Meigs, Boston, MA
Historical reference for use as a tea for the treatment of diabetes and rheumatism. Homeopathic treatment of dysentery, intestinal parasites, gonorrhea and menstrual problems
Distributed by Highland Pharmacy, Holyoke, MA
Dates: approximately 1890-1910Container: Box 5, Item Homeo 7 -
Description: Colloidum Ergot
Lloyd Brothers Pharmacist Inc., Cincinnati, OH
Used to treat a variety of illnesses and symptoms.
Dates: approximately 1910-1930Container: Box 13, Item Homeo 8 -
Description: Humphrey's "1"
Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine, New York, NY
Used to treat fevers and inflammation.
Dates: approximately 1900-1920Container: Box/Folder 4/M, Item Homeo 9 -
Description: Hamamelis virg.
Gross and Delbridge Homeopathic Pharmacy, Chicago, IL
Used to treat fevers, colds, and diarrhea.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box/Folder 4/G, Item Homeo 10 -
Description: Agaricus Musc.
P.H. Mallen & Co., Chicago, IL
A nerve remedy used to treat nervous affections such as vertigo, delirium, and twitching.
Dates: approximately 1910-1920Container: Box/Folder 4/G, Item Homeo 11 -
Description: Carbo Animalis
Boericke & Tafel Homeopathic Pharmacy, Chicago, IL
Used to treat various ailments of the stomach.
Dates: approximately 1910-1920Container: Box/Folder 4/G, Item Homeo 12 -
Description: Homeopathic Remedy Vial B #511
The Ensign Remedies, Frankford, Philadelphia, PA
Dates: approximately 1910-1920Container: Box/Folder 4/G, Item Homeo 13
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Subseries h: Oral Pain medications, approximately 1880-1970
Pain and anti-inflammatory medication that is administered orally.
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Description: Gum Mastic, 11 oz
Powers and Weightman Manufacturing Chemists, Philadelphia, PA
Used to alleviate symptoms of stomach ache and intestinal ulcers.
Handwritten on label: 15c.
Dates: approximately 1880-1910Container: Box 2, Item Oral Pain 1 -
Description: Rheumatism
Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, IN
Chocolate coated pills that have opioid properties.
Handwritten label on bottle reads: In stock, Feb25 1919.
Handwritten on bottle: 2c new.
Dates: approximately 1915-1930Container: Box 5, Item Oral Pain 2 -
Description: Norito
The Norito Co., Chicago, IL
Relieves muscle aches and pains. Contains aspirin and calcium salicylate.
Handwritten on box: R&R 200.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box/Folder 4/N, Item Oral Pain 3 -
Description: Williams R.U.X. Compound
Williams S.L.K. Laboratories, Kansas City, MS
Relieves rheumatic pains, gouty pains, and lumbago.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 6, Item Oral Pain 4 -
Description: Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for Women
Pierce's Proprietaries Inc., Buffalo, NY
Relieves period pains, backache, and nervousness.
Tag affixed to bottle neck reads: Snohomish-Centralia-LaFayette, Dr. Pierce's. Description Bottle; Inventory No. 3063; Space No. 25; $ Part.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 6, Item Oral Pain 5 -
Description: Jamaica Dogwood
Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, IN
A narcotic substitute for opium.
Dates: approximately 1900-1910Container: Box 10, Item Oral Pain 6 -
Description: Eopa 75
The Eopa Company, San Francisco, CA
Relieves aches and pains of simple neuritis.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box/Folder 9/F, Item Oral Pain 7 -
Description: Miles Anti-Pain Pills
Miles Laboratories, Elkhart, IN
Used to treat pain due to headaches and menstrual pain.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box/Folder 4/N, Item Oral Pain 8 -
Description: Penslar Headache Wafers
Peninsular Chemical Co., Detroit, MI
A pain medication containing acetanilide.
Dates: approximately 1910-1930Container: Box/Folder 9/F, Item Oral Pain 9 -
Description: Menthol Crystals
D.O. Guy Inc., Seattle, WA
Used to treat headaches, pain, and cramps.
handwritten on bottle: 2/8 ?.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box/Folder 4/B, Item Oral Pain 10 -
Description: Weeks' Tablets
Weeks & Leo Company Inc., Des Moines, IA
Used to treat simple neuralgia.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box/Folder 4/B, Item Oral Pain 11 -
Description: Anesthiodine Wafers
CaPhenin Chemical Company, Waverly, IW
A pain medication containing benzocaine, iodized calcium, and menthol.
Bottle is unopened and sealed in paper wrap.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 8, Item Oral Pain 12 -
Description: Colchi-Sal
Anglo-American Pharmaceutical, New York, NY
Used to treat muscle aches and soreness.
Container is unopened and sealed in printed paper wrapping.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box/Folder 9/H, Item Oral Pain 13 -
Description: Gynergen
Sandoz Pharmaceutical, New York, NY
Used to treat headaches.
Dates: approximately 1960-1970Container: Box/Folder 4/B, Item Oral Pain 14
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Subseries i: Sedatives, approximately 1900-1970
Sedatives are substances used to induce sedation by reducing excitatory nervous system activity.
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Description: Equanil
Wyeth, Philadelphia, PA
Used to treat anxiety and induce muscle relaxation.
Dates: approximately 1960-1970Container: Box 3, Item Sedative 1 -
Description: Utros
H.K. Mulford Co., New York, NY
An antispasmotic and nerve sedative medication.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 7, Item Sedative 2 -
Description: Cereus Grandiflorus
Parke, Davis & Co., Detroit, MI
A sedative made from night-blooming cereus.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 10, Item Sedative 3 -
Description: Chloral Hydrate USP
Mallinckrodt Co., Chicago, IL
A sedative to treat insomnia and anxiety. Often used in surgery preparation.
Handwritten on bottle: x2.
Bottle is unopened and sealed in paper wrap.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 8, Item Sedative 4 -
Description: Passiflora Incarnata
Lloyd Brothers Pharmacists, Cincinnati, OH
Used to treat sleeplessness.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box 13, Item Sedative 5 -
Description: Celerina
Rio Chemical Co., New York, NY
To treat functional nervous disorders.
Dates: approximately 1900-1915Container: Box 13, Item Sedative 6 -
Description: Nerve Tonic
Sino-Canadian Drugs, Ontario, Canada
Used to treat anaemia nervous debility and loss of appetite.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box 8, Item Sedative 7
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Series 3: Stimulants, approximately 1920-1940
Stimulants are drugs that increase the activity of the central nervous system.
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Description: Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate, No. 26
Manufactured by Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, IN
Hypodermic tablets for use in treating high blood levels of the waste product ammonia.
Dates: approximately 1920-1940Container: Box/Folder 11/C, Item Stim 1 -
Description: Valerianate of Ammonium
Manufactured by McKesson & Robbins, New York, NY
Label affixed to the bottom of the bottle reads: 9/90 Martha's Vineyard.
Dates: approximately 1920-1940Container: Box 8, Item Stim 2 -
Description: Strychnine Sulphate powder
Manufactured by Mallinkrood Chemical Works, New York, NY
Used as a stimulant in Veterinary medicine.
Poison.
Dates: approximately 1920-1940Container: Box/Folder 12/F, Item Stim 3
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Series 4: Topicals, approximately 1885-1980
Topicals are medications and other treatments that are applied to the surface of the skin.
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Subseries a: Antiseptics, approximately 1885-1980
Antiseptics are chemical agents used to stop the growth of micro-organisms on external surfaces of the body to prevent infection.
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Description: Ceratum USP, 11b
Spokane Drug Co., Spokane, WA
Apply to burns and open wounds.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box 2, Item Antiseptic 1 -
Description: Mercurochrome
Purepac Corporation, New York, NY
Use Instructions: Apply to open wounds.
Dates: approximately 1960-1970Container: Box 3, Item Antiseptic 2 -
Description: Mosso's Oil-O-Sol
C.A. Mosso Co., Chicago, IL
Wet dressing made of linseed oil, to be applied to open wounds.
Label affixed to bottom of box reads: 3.50, c559, 2292.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 10, Item Antiseptic 3 -
Description: Cantharides - Poison Chinese Powder (2 tins)
McKesson & Robbins, New York, NY
Used to clean open wounds.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 1, Item Antiseptic 4a-b -
Description: Medicated Ointment
W.T. Rawleigh Co., Free Port, IL
Camphor and menthol ointment to be applied to minor skin abrasions.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box/Folder 4/S, Item Antiseptic 5 -
Description: Merthiolate
The Rabin Company, Los Angeles, CA
Made of 50% alcohol, used to clean open wounds.
Handwritten on bottle: 1-0?, 40.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 3, Item Antiseptic 6 -
Description: Hydrastis USP
Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
48% Alcohol Tincture used to clean open wounds.
Handwritten on bottle: 675, 1/2oz, ergat?, 1/2oz hydrates.
Container is sealed.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 3, Item Antiseptic 7 -
Description: Dobell's Tablets
United Drug Co., Boston and St. Louis, U.S.A.
Makes a soothing & cleansing wash for local irritation. Contains sodium borate, sodium bicarbonate, and carbolic acid.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 5, Item Antiseptic 8 -
Description: Oil of Salt
C.A. Mosso Lab, Chicago, IL
"The Amazing Healant", topical relief for bruises, burns, and bites.
Dates: approximately 1910-1920Container: Box 13, Item Antiseptic 9 -
Description: Medicated Foot Powder
Upjohn Co., Kalamazoo, MI
Used for treatment of foot fungus and bacterial growth on the feet.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box 9, Item Antiseptic 10 -
Description: Rawleigh's Antiseptic Salve
W.T. Rawleigh Co., Free Port, IL
Phenol/terpentine topical medication for man & beast.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box/Folder 4/T, Item Antiseptic 11 -
Description: Medicone Dressing
Medicone Co., New York, NY
Injury dressing containing benzocaine, cod liver oil, and hydroxyquinoline.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box/Folder 12/A, Item Antiseptic 12a-b -
Description: Euresol Pro Capillis
E. Bilhuber Inc., Orange, NJ
Antibacterial perfume traditionally used to treat skin diseases.
Handwritten on bottle: RBH.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box 3, Item Antiseptic 13 -
Description: Eau Dentifrice de Botot
M.J. Botot, Paris, France
French antiseptic for mouth & teeth.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 10, Item Antiseptic 14 -
Description: Echtisia
Wm S. Merrell Co., Cincinnati
40% Alcohol Antiseptic for both external and internal use.
Dates: approximately 1900-1915Container: Box 7, Item Antiseptic 15 -
Description: Zemo
E.W. Rose Co., Cleveland, OH
Antiseptic lotion to soothe and cool itching and burning.
Handwritten on bottle: 165.
Dates: approximately 1960-1970Container: Box 13, Item Antiseptic 16 -
Description: Harrison's Lotion
Harrison's Laboratories, Jackson, MS
Bensoin lotion for treatment of ringworm and athlete's foot.
Label affixed to bottle reads:7/25/349.
Dates: approximately 1910-1930Container: Box 10, Item Antiseptic 17 -
Description: Palmer's Skin-Success Ointment
E.T. Browne Drug Co., Harrison, NJ
Antibacterial with red precipitate and Venice turpentine.
Handwritten on box: 75.
Handwritten label affixed to box:24C-8405, $9.98, Palmer's Skin Success.
Dates: approximately 1940-1930Container: Box 1, Item Antiseptic 18 -
Description: Camphophenique
Sterling Drug Inc., New York, NY
First aid dressing with phenol and camphor.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 1, Item Antiseptic 19 -
Description: Powdered Alum
United Drug Co., Boston
Antiseptic used as gargle and topical to stop bleeding.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box 1, Item Antiseptic 20 -
Description: Inoton ointment
E. Fougera & Co., New York
Ointment for skin lesions. Contains ammonium, sulfoichthyolate, and zinc.
Handwritten on box: 1.00.
Distributed by Laboratories Debat, Proprietors, Paris, France.
Dates: approximately 1910-1930Container: Box 8, Item Antiseptic 21 -
Description: Alum Powdered U.S.P.
Nyal Company, Detroit, MI
Antiseptic for gargle or on open wounds.
Dates: approximately 1910-1920Container: Box 3, Item Antiseptic 22 -
Description: Alum Powdered
McKesson & Robbins, New York
For use as gargle or astringent for minor cuts and open wounds.
Tag attached to the bottom of the container reads: 0016-RM1947, Old Tin, McKesson, Alum Powder, $6.00
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 1, Item Antiseptic 23 -
Description: Mercurochrome
Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, N.J.
30% alcohol antiseptic, paint onto fresh wounds.
Handwritten label on bottle: ca 1920.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 3, Item Antiseptic 24 -
Description: Oil-O-Sol
Mosso Company, Chicago, IL
Linseed oil antiseptic for use as a wet dressing.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 3, Item Antiseptic 25 -
Description: Hamamelis Leaf (Witch Hazel)
The Upjohn Company, Kalamazoo, MI
74% alcohol antiseptic used for cleaning open wounds.
Handwritten on bottle: Ea.
Bottle is unopened and sealed in paper wrap.
Dates: approximately 1885-1900Container: Box 8, Item Antiseptic 26 -
Description: Trikresol-Formalin 2:1
Western Dental MFG. Co., Bristol and Cardiff
Cresols and formaldehyde antiseptic for filling root canals.
Handwritten label on bottom of bottle: Martin? Gross House.
Dates: approximately 1890-1910Container: Box 3, Item Antiseptic 27 -
Description: Boric Acid Crystals
McKesson & Robbins Inc., New York, NY, Bridgeport, Conn, U.S.A.
4oz eyewash.
Handwritten on container: 43, 25
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 1, Item Antiseptic 28 -
Description: Tincture Merthiolate
Mine Safety Appliances Co., Pittsburgh, PA
Antiseptic used to treat minor injuries.
Dates: approximately 1930-1950Container: Box 3, Item Antiseptic 29 -
Description: Mi 31 Solution
United-Rexall Drug Company, Los Angeles, CA, Boston, MA, St. Louis, MO
Antiseptic for many uses.
Full, unopened, one pint bottle.
Dates: approximately 1920-1940Container: Box 5, Item Antiseptic 30 -
Description: Rubbing alcohol, 8 fluid oz
McKesson Laboratories, Bridgeport, CT
Antiseptic for many uses.
Handwritten on bottle: 43
Dates: approximately 1950-1980Container: Box 10, Item Antiseptic 31
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Subseries b: Moisturizers, approximately 1895-1960
Moisturizers are creams and lotions meant to prevent dryness of the skin.
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Description: Glycerine
Blumauer-Frank Drug Co., Portland, OR
3 Ounce Bottle used for rough and chapped skin.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 13, Item Moist 1 -
Description: Dermamol Ointment
Nelson, Baker & Co., Detroit, MI
Large container, contains bismuth/zinc oxide.
Dates: approximately 1895-1910Container: Box 5, Item Moist 2 -
Description: Vaseline Camphor Ice
Chesebrough Manufacturing, New York, NY
Used to treat chapped lips and hands, as well as sun and wind burns.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box 9, Item Moist 3 -
Description: Corn and Callous Salve
Greater Christopher Co., LA, CA and Buffalo, NY
Contains salicylic acid and benzocaine. Used to remove callouses.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box 9, Item Moist 4 -
Description: Vaseline
Chesebrough Manufacturing, New York, NY
Large blue and white Vaseline tin with white petroleum jelly. Used to moisturize dry skin.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box 8, Item Moist 5 -
Description: Vaseline petroleum jelly
Chesebrough Manufacturing, New York, NY
Used to moisturize dry skin.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 9, Item Moist 6 -
Description: Corn Remedy
L. Perrigo Co., Allegan, MI
31% alcohol. Used to treat callouses.
Handwritten on unopened, sealed, container: Elz 2/3 ?.
Dates: approximately 1910-1940Container: Box 3, Item Moist 7 -
Description: Gets-It
Plough, Inc. New York, NY
Liquid corn remover, with 24% alcohol and 44% ether.
Handwritten on box: 33.
Dates: approximately 1920-1940Container: Box 3, Item Moist 8 -
Description: Corn & Callous Salve
Great Christopher Co.
Contains salicylic acid and benzocaine. Used to treat corns and callouses.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box 3, Item Moist 9 -
Description: Glycerine
The Morgan Drug Store, Waitsburg, WA
Used as a moisturizer for dry and rough skin.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 10, Item Moist 10 -
Description: Corn Salve
J.R. Watkins Co., Winona, MN
Contains salicylic acid. Used to treat callouses.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box 9, Item Moist 11 -
Description: Sweet Oil
Purepac Corp., New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Los Angeles, CA
Handwritten on bottle: 25.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 3, Item Moist 12 -
Description: End-o-Corn
End-o-Corn Lab, Chicago, IL
Used to treat corns, calluses, and bunions.
Handwritten label on box bottom reads: 8/90, Port Townsend.
Dates: approximately 1895-1920Container: Box 1, Item Moist 13
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Subseries c: Congestion Treatments, approximately 1910-1960
Congestion treatments are various medications that relieve mucus congestion and open airways.
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Description: Vaporizing and Rubbing Oil
S. Pfeiffer Mfg., St. Louis, MO
Used to treat nasal congestion due to colds. Contains menthol, turpentine, and camphor.
Dates: approximately 1910-1950Container: Box 13, Item Congestion 1 -
Description: McKenzie's Chest Oil
The City Pharmacy, Wallowa, OR
A vaporizing rub used to clear nasal passages in common head colds.
Handwritten on box: 50.
Dates: approximately 1910-1940Container: Box 5, Item Congestion 2 -
Description: Catarrh Balsam
Dr. J.B. Lynas & Son, Logansport, IN
Used to treat mucus build-up in the nasal cavity due to illness.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 9, Item Congestion 3 -
Description: Menthol Camphor Ointment
J.R. Watkins Co., Oakland, CA
Used to treat chest cold symptoms and cough.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box/Folder 4/O, Item Congestion 4 -
Description: Anodyne Liniment
I.S. Johnson & Co., Inc., Boston, MA
An alcohol derived product used to treat coughs and colds.
Dates: approximately 1910-1920Container: Box 10, Item Congestion 5 -
Description: KAZ for Colds
KAZ Manufacturing, New York, NY
A eucalyptus and methyl salicyl formula to treat congestion.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box 10, Item Congestion 6 -
Description: Musterole
Musterole Co., Cleveland, OH
Used to relieve chest congestion and body aches.
Tag attached to container reads: 0016-RM1928, Old Musterole Jar, $8.00.
Dates: approximately 1925-1940Container: Box 11, Item Congestion 7 -
Description: Albatum
McKesson & Robbins, New York, NY
Used to treat superficial congestion.
Handwritten on box: PE/35.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box 1, Item Congestion 8 -
Description: Vick's Va-Tro-Nol
Vick Chemical Co., Greensboro, NC; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA
A formula of menthol, eucalyptol, and camphor used to treat congestion.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box 1, Item Congestion 9
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Subseries d: Essential Oils, approximately 1900-1920
Essential oils are a class of volatile oils obtained from plants. The final liquid possesses the odor and other characteristic properties of the plant, and practitioners believe it is able to treat a variety of ailments.
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Description: Oil Tansy-American
Magnus, Mabee & Reynard, New York, NY
Label affixed to bottle reads: Packaged expressly for Tacoma Drug Company, Wholesale Druggists, Tacoma, Washington.
Container is empty. Cork stopper missing.
Dates: approximately 1910-1920Container: Box 3, Item EO 1 -
Description: Essenzadi Lemone
Farmacia Fasio, Italy
Dates: approximately 1900-1920Container: Box 11, Item EO 2
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Subseries e: Topical Pain Medications, approximately 1880-1970
Topical pain medications are creams and ointments designed to relieve pain due to arthritis, muscle aches, soreness, and bruises.
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Description: Volcanic Oil Liniment
Dr. J.H. McLean Medicine Co., St. Louis, MO
To treat aches, pains, and stiffness in muscles.
Dates: approximately 1880-1900Container: Box 6, Item Pain 1 -
Description: Liniment
McKesson & Robbins Inc., New York, NY
As an aid in the relief of muscle aches and pains due to exercise.
Handwritten on box: P?/30.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 8, Item Pain 2 -
Description: Anti-Pain Balm
Clark's Laboratories, Spokane, WA
To aid in relief of pain due to ailments such as insect bites, gout, and sprains.
Dates: approximately 1930-1950Container: Box 1, Item Pain 3 -
Description: Sloan's Liniment
Standard Laboratories, New York, NY
To treat pains of rheumatism, arthritis, lumbago, and strains.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 11, Item Pain 4 -
Description: Rubbing Oil and Counter-Irritant
Doc Elmer Steele, Fresno, CA
For bruises, rheumatism, neuritis, piles, and aches.
Dates: approximately 1930-1950Container: Box 10, Item Pain 5 -
Description: Heet
Whitehall Pharmacal Co., New York, NY
To treat irritation due to muscle aches and pain.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 13, Item Pain 6 -
Description: Kendall's Spavin Treatment
Dr. B.J. Kendal Co., Enosburg Falls, VT
To treat rheumatic pains.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 13, Item Pain 7 -
Description: Snow White Family Liniment
H.A. Kerste Pharmacist, Schenectady, NY
To treat neuralgia, rheumatism, and chilblains.
Dates: approximately 1910-1930Container: Box 13, Item Pain 8 -
Description: Mutton Suet Salve
Lenwells Inc., Chicago, IL
Combats aches and pains.
Dates: approximately 1920-1940Container: Box 1, Item Pain 9 -
Description: Soretone
McKesson & Robbins Inc., New York, NY
For muscle aches and fatigue.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 10, Item Pain 10 -
Description: Sloan's Liniment
Standard Laboratories, New York, NY
To treat pains of rheumatism, arthritis, lumbago, and strains.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 6, Item Pain 11 -
Description: Sloan's Liniment
Standard Laboratories, New York, NY
To treat pains of rheumatism, arthritis, lumbago, and strains.
Handwritten on box: 39.
Dates: approximately 1940-1920Container: Box 13, Item Pain 12 -
Description: Medicla
Kernrex Medicated Earth Co., Walla Walla, WA
Used to treat topical pains and eczema.
Dates: approximately 1920-1940Container: Box 8, Item Pain 13 -
Description: Foot-Tabs
Allen S. Olmstad, Le Roy, NY
For pain in feet.
Handwritten label on box side reads: 1906/8.00.
Label affixed to box bottom reads: 25, Huntleys, the quality store.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box/Folder 12/E, Item Pain 14 -
Description: Rectal Medicone Unguent
Medicone Co., New York, NY
An anesthetic, astringent, and antiseptic to treat pain and discomfort due to hemorrhoidal conditions.
Dates: approximately 1950-1970Container: Box/Folder 12/E, Item Pain 15 -
Description: Vegetable Anodyne Liniment
The J.R. Watkins Co., Wanona, MN
Used to treat aches and pain due to bruises.
Dates: approximately 1910-1920Container: Box 13, Item Pain 16 -
Description: Thermogene Medicated Wadding
The Thermogene Co. Ltd., UK
For treatment of rheumatism, neuralgia, and bronchitis.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box 8, Item Pain 17
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Subseries f: Skin Irritation Treatments, approximately 1900-1970
Skin irritation treatments are ointments and other medications that are used to treat inflammation, pain, or irritation of the skin
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Description: Z.B.T. Baby Powder
The Centaur Co., New York, NY, Windsor, Ont, Canada
Skin comfort for infants.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 5, Item SkinIrr 1 -
Description: Derma Medicone
Medicone Co., New York, NY
A benzocaine anesthetic ointment for skin irritation.
Dates: approximately 1930-1940Container: Box/Folder 12/A, Item SkinIrr 2a-b -
Description: Ichthyol Petrogen
John Wyeth and Brother Inc., Philadelphia, PA
Used to sooth inflammation of the skin.
Bottle is unopened and sealed in paper wrap, with instructions.
Dates: approximately 1910-1920Container: Box 8, Item SkinIrr 3 -
Description: Orange Blossom
Dr. J.A. McGill & Co., Chicago, IL
A women's health product for local irritation of simple vaginitis.
Dates: approximately 1900-1940Container: Box/Folder 11/B, Item SkinIrr 4 -
Description: Puretest Zinc Stearate
United Drug Co., Boston, MA
A water-proof powder used to protect against chafing.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 5, Item SkinIrr 5 -
Description: Capsicum
Eli Lilly & Co., Indianapolis, IN
Used to treat dermatitis, allergies, and rashes.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 13, Item SkinIrr 6 -
Description: Domeboro Powder Packets
Dome Chemicals Inc., New York, NY
Used to treat general skin inflammation.
Handwritten on box: 125
Dates: approximately 1960-1970Container: Box 1, Item SkinIrr 7
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Series 4: Vitamins and Supplements, approximately 1890-1970
A variety of consumables meant to promote good health and maintain optimal body function.
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Description: R.D.X. dieting aid
Manufactured by Lo-Calory Food Corp., New York, NY
Empty 80 tablet bottle of R.D.X. diet aid. Contains skim milk powder and dried egg white. Dosage is 1 R.D.X. tablet before each meal.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 5, Item VitSup 1 -
Description: Blood-Iron Phosphate
Manufactured by International Chemical Co., Rochester, NY
63 tablet bottle of Blood-Iron Phosphate. Taken to increase strength, energy and endurance. Dosage is three tablets daily-one at each meal.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box/Folder 11/A, Item VitSup 2 -
Description: Cartose
Manufactured by Winthrop-Stearns, Inc., New York, NY
A mixed carbohydrate syrup made specifically for infant feeding.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 7, Item VitSup 3 -
Description: Iron Somatose Food Tonic
Manufactured by Friedr. Bayer & Co, Detroit, MI
2 oz tin of Iron Somatose food tonic. Regulates bowels, stimulates appetite, and increase blood iron levels.
Dates: approximately 1890-1910Container: Box 1, Item VitSup 4 -
Description: Penslar Blood & Liver Pills
Manufactured by Peninsular Chemical Co., Detroit, MI
Blood and liver pills for biliousness, sick headache, constipation, indigestion, etc..
Handwritten on box: 27-.
Dates: approximately 1900-1910Container: Box/Folder 12/A, Item VitSup 5 -
Description: Betaine Hydrochloride Tablets
Manufactured by Standard Process Laboratories, Milwaukee, WI
100 tablet box of betaine hydrochloride tablets. Ingredients are betaine HC 1, pepsin, and ammonium chloride. Used to treat gastrointestinal ailments.
Dates: approximately 1947-1960Container: Box 1, Item VitSup 6 -
Description: Kodol Digestant and Stomachic
Manufactured by E.C. DeWitt & Co., inc., Chicago, IL and New York, NY
8.75 oz bottle of Kodol digestant and stomachic. Aids in the digestion and assimilation of albuminous food. Contains pepsin. Dosage is 1 Tbs before or after eating for adults.
Box is damaged.
Dates: approximately 1910-1920Container: Box 6, Item VitSup 7 -
Description: No. 533 Charcoal and Pepsin
Manufactured by Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, IN
100 tablets of charcoal and pepsin. Dosage is 1 to 3 tablets. Used to aid digestion and other stomach ailments.
Handwritten on bottle: = oq.?
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 5, Item VitSup 8 -
Description: Nuxated Iron
Manufactured by Dae Health Laboratories, Inc., New York, NY
60 tablets of nuxated iron. Dosage is 2 tablets after each meal three times a day. Taken to increase strength and energy.
Bottle inside container is unopened.
Handwritten on container: GN/1.00, we.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 10, Item VitSup 9 -
Description: Scott's Emulsion Tonic Food Supplement
Manufactured by Harold F. Ritchie, Inc., Clifton, NJ
12.5 Fl. oz of Scott's emulsion tonic food supplement. Dosage is 3 or 4 tsp per day. Contains vitamins A and D, cod liver oil, and calcium.
Handwritten on box: 1.79.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box 6, Item VitSup 10 -
Description: Trophonine
Manufactured by Laboratories of Reed & Carnrick, Jersey City, NJ
Trophonine is direct cell builder and nutrient to the cells themselves. Dosage is 1 Tbs between meals and at bedtime. Contains pancreatized gluten, beef peptone, alcohol 17.14% by volume, etc..
Dates: approximately 1900-1920Container: Box 10, Item VitSup 11 -
Description: Beef, Iron & Wine tonic
Manufactured by J.R. Watkins Co., Newark, NJ
11 fluid ounce bottle of Watkins Beef, Iron, and Wine tonic. Contains 18% alcohol, iron and ammonium citrate, beef extract, and sherry wine. Dosage for adults is 1 Tbs 4 times daily before meals and at bedtime. Stimulates the appetite and increases vitality.
Label affixed to bottle reads: Timeless Treasures, Watkins Beet, Iron, Wine Tonic; Space No. 16; Inventory No. 1147; $ 7.50.
Dates: approximately 1960-1970Container: Box 6, Item VitSup 12 -
Description: Ovarian Substance Tablets
Manufactured by Armour & Company, Chicago, IL
100 ovarian substance tablets. Dosage is 1 to 2 tablets, 3 times a day. These tablets were used to help maintain good ovarian health.
Handwritten on bottle: Cal.
Dates: approximately 1930-1950Container: Box 8, Item VitSup 13 -
Description: Blood Tablets
Manufactured by United Drug Co., Boston, MA
'Rexall' Blood Tablets used to alleviate anemia, loss of energy, paleness, etc. Adults should take one tablet three times a day after meals.
Box is unopened and sealed.
Handwritten on box top: R9
Dates: approximately 1900-1910Container: Box 10, Item VitSup 14 -
Description: Enzypan
Manufactured by Norgine Laboratories, New York, NY
40 Tablets of an enzyme CPD to aid in digestion.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box/Folder 12/F, Item VitSup 15 -
Description: Gold Medal Compound Pills
Manufactured by Virginia Chemical Co., Saint Louis, MO
Compound pills to aid in increasing haemoglobin iron, with myrrh.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box/Folder 11/C, Item VitSup 16 -
Description: Sodium Chloride and Dextrose
Manufactured by Arlington Laboratories, Arlington, NJ
Used to aid in the prevention of heat prostration.
Handwritten on bottle: pw.
Dates: approximately 1930-1960Container: Box 8, Item VitSup 17
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Series 5: Miscellaneous, approximately 1880-1960
Miscellaneous medications that do not fit into the previous categories.
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Description: Gauze
A small bundle of unbranded gauze.
Dates: approximately 1925-1950Container: Box/Folder 12/D, Item Misc 1 -
Description: Prickly Ash Bark
Manufactured by S.B. Penick & Co. Inc., New York, NY
Used to treat toothaches.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 11, Item Misc 2 -
Description: Hormotone Without Post-Pituitary
Manufactured by G.W. Carnick Co., Newark, NJ
Used to treat disturbances of the menstrual cycle.
Dates: approximately 1925-1930Container: Box 3, Item Misc 3 -
Description: Crysticillin Suspension
Manufactured by E.R. Squibb & Sons, New York, NY
An antibiotic used for a variety of bacterial infections.
Dates: approximately 1945-1960Container: Box 8, Item Misc 4 -
Description: Hizz Wonder What
Manufactured by Hizz Remedy Company, Blairstown, IA
Used for the skin and scalp.
Dates: approximately 1905-1910Container: Box 1, Item Misc 5 -
Description: Benzyl Benzoate-Miscible
Manufactured by Hynson, Wescott, & Dunning, Baltimore, MD
Used to treat scabies and lice.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 10, Item Misc 6 -
Description: Iodized Calx-Mangan
Manufactured by CaPhenin Chemical Co., Waverly, IA
Unopened, sealed, bottle.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 3, Item Misc 7 -
Description: Quinalgen
Manufactured by G.F. Harvey Co., Saratoga Springs, NY
Used for pain reduction and inflammation.
Dates: approximately 1910-1920Container: Box/Folder 12/C, Item Misc 8 -
Description: Bromonia
Manufactured by Sullivan Chemical Co., New York, NY
Used to treat nervous headache, nervous indigestion, hysteria, and depression.
Dates: approximately 1910-1920Container: Box 13, Item Misc 9 -
Description: Tragacanth Gum
Manufactured by S.B. Penick & Co., New York, NY
An emulsifier to make medication.
Dates: approximately 1950-1960Container: Box 1, Item Misc 10 -
Description: Leukoplast
Manufactured by Herts Pharmaceuticals Ltd., UK
An elastic adhesive plaster for first aid.
Dates: approximately 1940-1950Container: Box 11, Item Misc 11 -
Description: Arsenic
Historically used to treat diabetes, skin ulcers, and joint diseases.
Dates: approximately 1910-1930Container: Box/Folder 11/C, Item Misc 12 -
Description: Globin Insulin with Zinc, 10cc
Manufactured by Burroughs Wellcome & Co., New York, NY
A treatment for diabetes.
Handwritten on box lid? 3L/.
Expiration date on box bottom: Jun 12, 47.
Dates: approximately 1945-1947Container: Box 3, Item Misc 13 -
Description: Squaw Root Compound
Manufactured by Sawyer Squaw Root Co., Chicago, IL
Used to treat disorders of the uterus.
Dates: approximately 1910-1920Container: Box 3, Item Misc 14 -
Description: Cuticura Pills
Manufactured by Potter Drug & Chemical Corporation, Boston, MA
Used to treat a variety of conditions and promote general health.
Handwritten on container label: 1/-.
Unopened container is sealed.
Dates: approximately 1910-1920Container: Box 3, Item Misc 15 -
Description: Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound
Manufactured by Lydia Pinkham Medicine Company, Lynn, MA
Used to treat symptoms of menopause.
Handwritten on back of box: 1.98 LEC.
Dates: approximately 1920-1930Container: Box 2, Item Misc 16 -
Description: Hydro cyanide
Manufactured by Malinckrodt Co., Dublin
This item is not available for review.
Hydrogen cyanide (AC) is a is a systemic chemical asphyxiant and can be used as a chemical warfare agent.
Restricted
Dates: approximately 1900-1910Container: Box 13, Item Misc 17 -
Description: Ruby Remedy
Most likely used in Veterinary medicine.
Dates: approximately 1880-1910Container: Box 13, Item Misc 18 -
Description: Glycerine Suppositories
Manufactured by Norwich Pharmacal Co., Norwich, NY
Used to promote bowl movements.
Dates: approximately 1960-1990Container: Box 3, Item Misc 19 -
Description: Miscellaneous Prescriptions
A package of miscellaneous prescriptions from various doctors dating from 1901 to 1919.
Dates: approximately 1900-1930Container: Box/Folder 4/A, Item Misc 20 -
Description: Miscellaneous Prescriptions and AdvertisementsDates: approximately 1900-1930Container: VF VF3271
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