Ipecac Bottle

Object/Artifact

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Lacey Museum

Name/Title

Ipecac Bottle

Entry/Object ID

1998-006-0014

Description

A small (four oz.) glass bottle with a black cap. There is a white label on the front with black text, identifying the medicine and directions.

Context

This bottle belonged to Dr. William Ehlers, Lacey's first doctor.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label, Makers Mark

Location

Front, sides, bottom

Transcription

Front Label: SYRUP OF IPECAC, U.S.P. Alcohol 1 to 2.5%. Expectorant and Emeteic. DIRECTIONS as Expectorant: For coughs due to colds-Adults, 12 drops in water every 4 hours. Children 6 to 12, 3 to 6 drops in water every 4 hours. Not to be given to younger children. As an Emetic: To make vomit--Adults, 2 teaspoomfuls. Children, 1 teaspoonful. May be given in warm water. CAUTION--if cough is persistent consult a doctor. Keep this and all Medicines out of the Reach of Children. NET CONTENTS FL. OZS. DISTRIBUTED BY Glass Marks, back: ℥iv Glass Marks, left side, top to bottom: 100 80 60 40 20 0 Glass Marks, right side, top to bottom: 3 2 1 ℥ Glass Marks, Bottom: 23 [Owens-Illinois Maker's Mark] 0 19AA

Dimensions

Height

5 in

Width

2 in

Depth

1-1/4 in