Castoria Laxative Bottle

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

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Kenny King

Made/Created

Date made

1900 - 1910

Notes

date range based on embossed markings

Material

Glass

Location

Location

Shelf

Unit D: Shelf 2

Room

Artifact Storage Room

Category

Storage

Date

September 6, 2021

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.