Manufactured Glass, jar of 'Cuticura' ointment, mid 20thC

Historical information

Cuticura soap, manufactured by the Potter Drug and Chemical Company, USA is an antibacterial medicated soap that has been in use and is relatively unchanged since 1865. The Cuticura Ointment contains Phenol which is a healing compound to heal irritated skin, and fight infections.

Physical description

An opaque glass jar with a metal screw lid for 'Cuticura ' ointment

Inscriptions & markings

Front ; CUTICURA / OINTMENT Left side ; MADEIN AUSTRALIA BY / CUTICURA Pty LIMITED./ SYDNEY Right side FOR THE SKIN / AND SCALP / 3/4 OZ NETT

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