Name/Title
Bottle, ApothecaryEntry/Object ID
1988.003.0102Description
Antique, clear glass Apothecary bottle; on bottom: Patented March 5th 1894 - St. Louis Mo.;
Drug store chemist's bottle with stopper.
Label: Arum 8-1/2" tall x 2-5/8" wide x 2-5/8" deep.
note: this plant root can be used to make medicine - used for colds, swelling /inflammation of the throat and loosening of chest congestion; but there are safety concerns due to many parts of the plant being poisonous;
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness per WebMD.comCollection
Benicia Historical Museum Collection