Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root Kidney Medicine Bottle

Name/Title

Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root Kidney Medicine Bottle

Entry/Object ID

KK.0065

Description

Glass medicine bottle with cork in top.

Use

The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: "A diuretic for the kidneys and a mild laxative. 'Swamp-Root' tends to promote the flow of urine thereby aiding the kidneys in their necessary work of eliminating waste matter."

Collection

Household Goods

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1870 - 1906

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Embossing

Location

back of bottle (paper label was originally on other side/front)

Transcription

DR. KILMER’S / SWAMP ROOT / KIDNEY LIVER / AND BLADDER CURE BINGHAMTON / N.Y. U.S.A

Dimensions

Height

7-1/4 in

Width

2-1/2 in

Material

Glass, Cork

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Archaeological Find

Notes

Wanda, West Virginia