Castoria Laxative Bottle

Object/Artifact

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West Virginia Mine Wars Museum

Name/Title

Castoria Laxative Bottle

Entry/Object ID

WS.0053

Description

Glass bottle for Castoria laxative.

Use

Chas. H. Fletcher’s Castoria was a very popular brand of laxative compound, sold as a substitute for castor oil.

Collection

Household Goods

Made/Created

Date made

1900 - 1910

Notes

date range based on embossed markings

Material

Glass

Web Links and URLs

Chas H. Fletcher’s Castoria at Glass Bottle Markers, Pitcher’s and Fletcher’s Castoria: An Uncommon Study of Common Bottles

Research Notes

Research Type

Donor/Source Information

Person

Wilma Steele

Date

Feb 7, 2022

Notes

Found in basement of Charlie Kaiser's house in Meador.