Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
Date:
1835-1836
Object Number:
1858.3
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medicine bottle and packaging
Object Number:
2002.1.2484
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Glass, paper, cork
Dimensions:
4 x 1 1/4 in. diameter
Description:
This glass bottle is still wrapped in its original paper packet with advertising insert. The outside packet and bottle label read "100/ William R.Warner & Co.'s/ Original Pill Cascara Cathartic/(Dr. Hinkle)", with ingredients list and a description of the action and effectiveness of the product. Contained both belladonna and strychnine, poisonous in high dosages.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
