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Acetanilidum Bottle

 Artifact — item: TC2014-001-029
Identifier: 2014-1-29

Content Description

clear glass bottle with black plastic top containing about 2/3 chunky white powder; top is embossed "Mallinckrodt" enclosed in two horizontal bars, with a small chip out of the edge and and off-white deposit on the edge; front label reads "℞ / printed in U.S.A. / Acetanilidum / U. S. P. XI / FORM 2829 / MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL WORKS / ST. LOUIS - PHILADELPHIA / MONTREAL - NEW YORK"; warning label on the reverse; front label is intact and tight, albeit dirty/slightly wrinkled; reverse label is much dirtier and missing bits along the top edge; bottle is coated with powder residue on the inside; glass is pocked in a few places, with some warping (dripping); bottle base marked with O/I symbol, encircled with, top ""M" / "8"" > left "7" > bottom "5" > right "9"

Acquisition Type

Gift

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • Between 1930 and 1955

Extent

18.0200137 Cubic Feet ; 13cm x 6.5cm x 6.5cm