Phemerol A New Type Germicide
Title
Phemerol A New Type Germicide
Description
Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Phemerol, a germicide. The advertisement notes the product will not induce irritation as it contains no mercury, iodine, or phenol. It is further claimed that this antiseptic kills many pathogenic organisms, and penetrates well into the skin and mucous membranes. It is available as both Tincture Phemerol and Solution Phemerol, and available in 1 ounce, 4 ounce, 1 pint, and 1 gallon bottles. The blotter has the date 8-42 written on it. The Parke-Davis identifier is bl-87-2.
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Format
Language
eng
Type
Identifier
pdib-070-phemerol
Extent
7 X 3.5 inches
Temporal Coverage
Original Format
Collection
Citation
Parke, Davis & Company, “Phemerol A New Type Germicide,” American Institute of the History of Pharmacy Digital Collection, accessed April 25, 2024, https://aihp.omeka.net/items/show/400.