Apothecary Jar, Sem. Papaver. alb.

Object/Artifact

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Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy

Name/Title

Apothecary Jar, "Sem. Papaver. alb."

Entry/Object ID

PCP.1995.8.125.ab

Description

White apothecary jar decorated with a golden shield surrounding the Latin, "Sem. Papaver. alb." [white poppy seeds]

Category

drug jars
containers

Acquisition

Accession

PCP.1995.8

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century, 20th Century

Place

Country

France

Continent

Europe

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Jar

Height

6-1/4 in

Diameter

12-3/16 in

Exhibition

"Indications: Teresa Cervantes," Aug 15-Nov 29, 2025, Philadelphia, PA