Object Record

Metadata

Other Name

Chocolate Coated Ripans Tabules

Object Name

Container, Medicine

Description

Square cardboard box, contents unopened. Box has worn corners.

Catalog Number

2017.1.31

Manufacturer

The Ripans Chemical Company

Place of Origin

New York

Quantity/Volume

72 Tablets

Material

Tablet

Container

Enameled metal box

Closure

Square cardboard box

Portion Remaining

Full

Uses

"Dyspepsia, Headache, Billiousness, Indigestion, Heartburn, Constipation.

Uses (con't-1)

Aids the stomach and bowels."

Label

Dark red lettering to describe contents.
Sides: "Ripans Tabules are a very convenient form of medicine to use, require no spoon or glass to take from, no measuring, are not nauseous dose to swallow, and are always ready at a time of need."
"A Ripans Tabule should always be taken when the first symptom of an approaching ____ or indisposition appears. If this is done, doctors' bills should be smaller than now. Convenient for travelers."
"The contents of this package consist of an enameled metal box containing sevent-two Ripans Tabules covered with a coating of chocolate and sugar, making them acceptable to the palate and easily swallowed."