National Museum of American History
SPIR MENTH
18th century
This blown and molded jar has a Baroque style blue and yellow cartouche with red and black lettering. The baked enamel label is marked <i>SPIR MENTH</i>. Infused spearmint leaves were used for this preparation which when infused with water acted as an antispasmodic. It was also used as a flavoring for foul tasting medicines.
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