Bottle, Apothecary

Antique Apothecary Bottle

Antique Apothecary Bottle

Name/Title

Bottle, Apothecary

Entry/Object ID

1988.003.0102

Description

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.com

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection