A rectangular brown glass bottle with a threaded metal cap that is wrapped in waxed paper glued to the bottom of the bottle and folded tightly over the top; bottle is covered on front and left and right sides by a paper label and there is a round orange sticker on the paper at the back and a white …
A rectangular brown glass bottle with a threaded metal cap that is wrapped in waxed paper glued to the bottom of the bottle and folded tightly over the top; bottle is covered on front and left and right sides by a paper label and there is a round orange sticker on the paper at the back and a white sticker on the bottom
Front: "100 S.C. PILLS No. 886 // CASCARA // COMPOUND // No. 3 // (DR. HINKLE) // Original Hinkle Formula // SUGAR-COATED // ROUND PILLS // (PINK) // A laxative made after // the original formula // of Dr. Hinkle. // Dose – 1 or 2 Pills. // C777129 // PARKE, DAVIS & CO., LTD. // WALKERVILLE, ONTARIO"; right side: "EACH PILL CONTAINS: // Cascarin, P. D. & Co. 1/4 gr.; Aloin, 1/4 gr.; // Podophyllin, 1/6 gr.; Extract Belladonna, 1/8 // gr.; Strychnine, 1/60 gr.; Oleoresin // Ginger, 1/16 gr. // MH/55"; left side: "The symbol of Parke, Davis & Company, // "Medicamenta Vera," indicates devo- // tion to truth in the manufacture and // testing of medicinal products."; back: "47"; bottom: "JW"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A5-5 Box 1 Row A
Length
9.2 cm
Width
4.0 cm
Depth
2.4 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Outer wrapper is torn down left side at back; smaller tears overall; spot of discolouration on back; sticker on bottom dirty and peeling
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Document
Reference Comments
Parke-Davis Lot Numbering System
Research Facts
Ginger is an all-around herb and a warming herb that has been shown to reduce inflammation, increase circulation, boost your immunities, and even help to relieve coughs and sore throats.