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Jar, Ointment

Object number2018.152.2

Manufacturer Bullock-Walker Manufacturing Company (founded 1915)

OriginGrand Rapids, MI

MediumGlass; Metal; Paper; Adhesive; Ink; Burn ointment

Credit LineGift of Jeff Kumer

DescriptionJar of burn ointment, also known as Husk Antiseptic Surgical Dressing. Cylindrical white glass jar with circular black metal screw-on lid. Front side of jar has three maker/product labels on the sides. Contains original contents.DimensionsHeight x Diameter: 4 x 3.75 in. (10.2 x 9.5 cm)
MarksFront side of jar has two layered labels:
Bottom label has beige and navy blue printed text "BULLOCK'S / H-U-S-K DRESSING / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. EMULSIFIED / H-U-S-K CONTAINS: / BULLOCK / NOTE: - READ COMPLETE DI- / RECTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS / [bottom section of label is obscured by other label] / Bullock-Walker Manufacturing Co. / GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN;
Top label has red, black, and beige printed text "TO / FOR PAINT (SODIUM SULPHIDE) BURNS. / Apply on bandage / POSTMASTER / CONTS - MDSE - RETURN / POSTAGE GUARANTEED / FENTONAMEL / PHILA. / THIS PARCEL MAY BE OPENED FOR / POSTAL INSPECTION IF NECESSARY".

Reverse side of jar has rectangular black label with beige printed text including "H-U-S-K is recommended as a first aid dressing for / the treatment of minor burns, sunburn and minor / wounds; for the temporary relief of the itching of / hemorrhoids and of the burning and itching of dry / eczema. / DIRECTIONS FOR USE: / ... / This is the original H-U-S-K manufactured continuously since 1915."
Historical NotesPart of a collection from the Pittsburgh Wool Company.

Related institution Pittsburgh Wool Company

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