Caraway Seeds

Object/Artifact

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Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy

Name/Title

Caraway Seeds

Entry/Object ID

PCP.1995.5.11.11

Description

Glass jar with stopper about half-filled with caraway seeds; red-bordered label near base of jar with faded red type reads, "Gerhard Collection N.D.," and beneath in pen, "Caraway Seed," in handwritten cursive

Collection

John I. Gerhard Collection

Category

plant specimen

Acquisition

Accession

PCP.1995.5

Source or Donor

Mr. John I. Gerhard

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Jar

Height

8 in

Circumference

9 in

Exhibition

Herbs of Heritage: Ethnobotany in Irish Folklore

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Cultural/Historical Context

Label

Caraway’s medicinal properties were widely recognized; they were used in poultices and infusions to aid digestion, soothe colic, and relieve coughs. (From "Herbs in Heritage: Ethnobotany in Irish Folklore," Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy, Jun 15 - Dec 31, 2024)