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Collection
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
Classification
Pharmacy, Other
Accession Number
1970.4.31
Description
A paper package containing herbs.
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1 image
Accession Number
1970.4.31
Collection
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
Classification
Pharmacy, Other
MeSH Heading
Medicine, Herbal
Diuretics
Drugs, Non-Prescription
MM= Drugs -- diuretics -- container
Description
A paper package containing herbs.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. R.G. Guest of Toronto.
Maker
Cheney & Myrick
Site Made (City)
Boston
Site Made (State)
Massachusetts
Site Made (Country)
United States of America
Material
paper: yellowed white
ink: black
Inscriptions
Stamped in black ink on front: "CLEAVERS. // CHENEY & MYRICK, // DEALERS IN // American Drugs, // 15 Union Street, // BOSTON."
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A1-4 Row C
Dimension Notes
Length 5.0 cm x Width 5.0 cm x Depth 2.5 cm
Condition Remarks
Little holes in wrapper suggest insect infestation; corner torn; dirty.
Copy Type
Original
Research Facts
Used as a diuretic.
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