Bottle, Medicine

Object Name:

Bottle, Medicine

Object ID:

2019.009

Place of Origin:

Nashua, NH

Date:

circa 1900

Description:

Medicine bottle, Dr. Hubbard's Vegetable Germicide, Nashua, NH, c. 1900. Clear, colorless glass, blown in mold. Rectangular shape with rounded sides, convex front, flat back, rounded shoulders, and short, narrow neck. Printed paper label on front: "DR. HUBBARD'S / TRADE MARK REGISTERED / VEGETABLE GERMICIDE / 85% ALCOHOL / Antiseptic, Disinfectant and Deodorizer. Is a Germ De- / stroyer. An antiseptic spray or lotion for Cuts, Wounds, / Burns, Bites of Insects. An agreeable Deodorant. [directions] / A valuable addi- / tion to the family medicine chest. Use with Atomizer. / J. HUBBARD & CO., Manufacturers & Proprietors / NASHUA, N.H." Embossed vertically-oriented lettering on back: "DR. HUBBARD'S / VEGETABLE DISINFECTANT / DEODORIZER & GERMICIDE / NASHUA, N.H. U.S.A." Cork in neck, top broken off. Bottle contains 0.2" of amber-colored liquid.

Material:

Glass

Dimensions:

H-6.4 W-2.7 D-1.7 inches

Provenance:

Purchased by donors in 2019.

Credit Line:

Gift of Keith Arbour and Nancy Hallock

Subjects:

Patent medicines