A label for Essence Jamaica Ginger, Baker's Pharmacy, Monrovia, Cal, ca. 1910s.

Object/Artifact

Homestead Museum

Name/Title

A label for Essence Jamaica Ginger, Baker's Pharmacy, Monrovia, Cal, ca. 1910s.

Entry/Object ID

2016.134.2.10

Description

A label for Essence Jamaica Ginger from Baker's Pharmacy in Monrovia, California, ca. 1910s. This medicine contained 93 percent alcohol and was given to adults and children to cure cramps, colic, diarrhea, etc. With pieces missing and being torn into three pieces, the object is in poor overall condition.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Label

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication