National Museum of American History
EMETIC
18th century
This baked enamel label is marked, <i>EMETIC</i>", along with the alchemical symbol for Tartarus (Tartar). Emetic Tartar is the same as Antimonium Tartarisatum. It was used to induce vomiting because of poisoning, intoxication, and other conditions.
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