Bitter Cup

Object/Artifact

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Lititz Historical Foundation

Name/Title

Bitter Cup

Entry/Object ID

112

Description

Sometimes called a Bitters Cup or a Quassia Cup

Use

Water poured into the cup would draw out medicinal properties of the wood. Drinking this medicine was used to cure a number of ailments including headaches and roundworm. The liquid could also be used as an insecticide.

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Depth

2 in

Diameter

2-1/16 in

Color

Brown

Create Date

June 29, 2020

Update Date

June 29, 2020