Gift of Daniel Piotrowski in memory of Horace W. Sellers III, 2016.100.79a-k © 2016 The Connect ...

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Traveling Medicine Case

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Dr. Cyrus Pendleton (American, 1830 - 1919)

Mediumleather; glass; cork

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions ((a) height x width x depth of case): 3 × 5 5/8 × 1in. (7.6 × 14.3 × 2.5cm) Primary Dimensions ((b-k) height x diameter of vials): 2 7/8 × 1/2in. (7.3 × 1.3cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of Daniel Piotrowski in memory of Horace W. Sellers III

Object number2016.100.79a-k

DescriptionLeather traveling medicine case originally owned by Dr. Cyrus Pendleton of Hebron, Conn. Case has a leather strap closure that wraps from the front of the case to the back. Leather is worn. Inside are twenty spaces for medicine vials. The case currently holds ten glass vials, which all have contents (powder or solid substance). Vials are not marked. Vials have cork stoppers.

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