Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna

Item

Title
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna
Description
Corked glass bottle filled with dark liquid and cardboard box advertising Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, accompanied by small zip-loc bag containing small printed image of a woman. The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: To help cleanse the system, to assist in overcoming habitual constipation.
Active ingredients: senna, carminatives, cassia, cloves and mint.
Identifier
2022-JL.PMP-16
Creator
California Fig Syrup Company
Date Created
1875-1899
Format
overall: 7 7/8 in x 2 3/4 in x 1 7/8 in; 20.0025 cm x 6.985 cm x 4.7625 cm
Spatial Coverage
San Francisco
Source
National Museum of American History
Relation
http://collections.si.edu/search/results.htm?q=record_ID=nmah_1421523&repo=DPLA