Fresh Seidlitz Powders Tin Box

Object/Artifact

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Montpelier Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Fresh Seidlitz Powders Tin Box

Entry/Object ID

1111.25.11

Description

Tin box for "Fresh Seidlitz Powders prepared by Harry A. Slade, Pharmacist, Montpelier, Vermont."

Context

Seidlitz powder is a traditional effervescent laxative composed of two separate powders: one with sodium bicarbonate and potassium sodium tartrate (Rochelle salt), and the other with tartaric acid. The powders are dissolved separately in water and then mixed, creating a fizzy drink with a mild, but potent, laxative effect that was historically used for indigestion and constipation. The name comes from the mineral springs in Seidlitz, Bohemia (now Czech Republic).

Acquisition

Accession

1111.25

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Medicine

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Medical Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Medical & Psychological T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Search Terms

Pharmacists--Vermont--Montpelier, Patent medicines--Vermont--Montpelier, Montpelier (Vt.)--Manufacturers

Dimensions

Height

4.5 cm

Width

12 cm

Depth

8 cm

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Slade, Harry A., 1864-1933

Person or Organization

Slade's Drug Store (Montpelier, Vt.)