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GUSN-198505
Orange box with black trim and black writing. Enclosed in the long and small rectangular box is Vaseline Analgic.
boxes (containers)
Box
"Net 3/5 Oz./ TRADE MARK/ Vaseline Anaglgice/ Tube No. 1/ Formula: 81% 'Vasaline' Cerate, 8% Menthol, 11% Methyl Salicylate./ FOR EXTERNAL USE" (printed)
"CHESEBROUGH MANUFACTURING COMPANY (CONSOLIDATED)/ NEW YOUR, U.S.A./ Made in PErth Amboy, N.J, U.S.A./ Our Trade Mark VASELINE is registered in US. Patent Office and in most of the principal countries of the world." (printed)
Valuable in the treatment of Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains and Bruises, and all painful conditions which can be relived by outward application" (printed)
"Directions for Use/ 'Vaseline' Analgic should be applied to the part affected and rubbed vigorously with the hand for several minutes. Repeat the treatment as often as may be necessary; then cover with soft linen or cloth. Do not use on broken or abraised surfaces." (printed)
"OPEN THIS END/ Vaseline/REG. U.S. PAT. OFF./ ANALGIC/ Tube No. 1" (printed)
"OPEN OTHER END/ Vaseline/ RED. U.S. PAT. OFF./ANALGIC/ Tube No. 1" (printed)
Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),
Unknown
1 x 1 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation
2006.44.2460
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