Title
A Pair of English George III Delft Blue and White Drug Jars
Creator
Date
c. 1770
Description
A pair of English George III Delft blue and white drug jars (or gallipots) (Liverpool or London, c. 1770) of cylindrical shape with round shoulders and slightly everted rims, both are painted with a shell, floral, and cherub strapwork label. These drug jars originally belonged to Dr. William Hunter (c. 1729-1777), the father of Sen. William Hunter, former owner of Hunter House. Born in Scotland, Dr. William Hunter came to America in 1752 and established a prominent medical practice and apothecary in Newport, RI.
.1 – The label reads "BALS.LOCAT" for Balsamum Locatell, an ointment formulated by Lodonco Locatelli (d.1657) an Italian physician. Used for the treatment of ulcers, it was made from red sandalwood, olive oil, pine resin and other ingredients.
.2 – The label reads "EXT.GENTIAN", and refers to a root used in the manufacture of drugs, probably yellow gentian (Gentiana lutea) or certain other species of the genus Gentiana.
.1 – The label reads "BALS.LOCAT" for Balsamum Locatell, an ointment formulated by Lodonco Locatelli (d.1657) an Italian physician. Used for the treatment of ulcers, it was made from red sandalwood, olive oil, pine resin and other ingredients.
.2 – The label reads "EXT.GENTIAN", and refers to a root used in the manufacture of drugs, probably yellow gentian (Gentiana lutea) or certain other species of the genus Gentiana.
Cultural Origin
English, London
Medium
tin glazed earthenware
Extent
5 1/4" x 4" x 4"
Collection
Source
Gift of Mr. Robert M. Phelps.
Identifier
PSNC.1653.1 - .2
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