Dr. W.B. Caldwell's Laxative Bottle

Object/Artifact

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

NU 2022.155

Description

A small, clear square glass bottle with a slight aqua tinge and a short neck. There is manufacturer's information embossed on the front and both sides of the bottle.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Dr. W.B. Caldwell, Inc.

Time Period

19th Century, 20th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark, Label

Location

Front of bottle

Transcription

DR. W.B. CALDWELL'S / LAXATIVE SENNA

Language

English

Material/Technique

Embossed

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Both sides of the bottle

Transcription

DR. W.B. CALDWELL, INC. MONTICELLO, ILLINOIS

Language

English

Material/Technique

Embossed

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Bottle, Medicine

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

Dimensions

Height

7-1/8 in

Width

2-1/4 in

Depth

1-3/8 in

Material

Glass

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good