{"product_id":"antique-1900s-dark-pinus-rio-chemical-co-new-york-quack-medicine-bottle-label","title":"Antique 1900s Dark Pinus Rio Chemical Co New York Quack Medicine Bottle \u0026 Label","description":"Item Specifics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Type of Advertising: Medicine Bottle \u0026amp; Paper Label\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Color: Clear \/ Amber-tinted glass with original paper label\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Date of Origin: c. 1906–1910s (References the Pure Food and Drug Act, June 30, 1906)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Maker \/ Manufacturer: Rio Chemical Co., New York\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Product Name: Dark Pinus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Originality: Original (Includes original cork and wrap-around paper label)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Country\/Region of Manufacture: United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Modified Item: No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffered for your collection is a fascinating piece of early 20th-century pharmaceutical history: an original glass bottle of \"Dark Pinus\", manufactured by the Rio Chemical Co. of New York.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis specimen features its remarkably intact, multi-panel original paper label detailing its grand medical claims, indications, and directions for use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Details:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Maker: Rio Chemical Co., New York, NY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Legislative Mark: Features the classic compliance text: \"Guaranteed by the Rio Chemical Co., under the Food and Drugs Act, June 30, 1906.\" (dating this piece securely to the post-1906 pure food and drug reform era).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Medical Properties \u0026amp; Indications: Marketed as a non-alcoholic preparation possessing astringent and tonic properties containing 0.48 grains Thymol per fluid ounce. The extensive label text lists applications for everything from uterine hemorrhage, catarrh, and gleet to chronic diarrhea and night sweats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Condition: Retains its original cork stopper in the lip. The glass is clear with nice age patination. The paper label is largely complete with typical age toning, minor edge chipping, splits along the side folds, and foxing appropriate for an authentic, untouched antique bottle of this vintage. Please review all high-resolution photos for exact condition details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wonderful, display-ready artifact for any antique medicine, apothecary, or quack medical device collection!","brand":"The Vintage Paper Vault","offers":[{"title":"Clear","offer_id":67576223531168,"sku":"092526-SBS","price":59.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/6284\/0992\/files\/d37093d2-2cde-4470-9c9e-f675d736bcb8.jpg?v=1790432262","url":"https:\/\/vintagepapervault.com\/products\/antique-1900s-dark-pinus-rio-chemical-co-new-york-quack-medicine-bottle-label","provider":"The Vintage Paper Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}