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Posted 3 years ago
ho2cultcha
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I found this today. not sure how old, but i'm thinking mid-century - 50s? 60s? I was immediately drawn to it as Apocynum cannabinum - Indian Hemp is native to California as well as my family's land back east. It's a great butterfly plant. not sure what it was used for in the pharmacy though.
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ho2cultcha, Cool. :-)
Here's a similar one:
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Porcelain Apothecary Jar. "Apocynum Cannabinum"
Beautiful Blue jar. Made by Robbins.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/384249834455
The actual maker name embossed in the bottom of the jar is "Robin's USA."
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Very weighty and substantial.
From the 1950's.
Color: White
Material: Porcelain
Country of manufacture: Indiana USA
Size: Approximately 10.75 in./27.3 cm high, including lid. Lid is approximately 5-1/8 in./13 cm wide at widest point.
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https://www.etsy.com/il-en/listing/660975909/large-apothecary-jar-ung-aloes-petrol
thank you Keramikos! you are exactly on it, as usual! 1950s is what i expected too.
FUN!!! Nowadays of course (in CA, especially) it'd be the *perfect* container to hold one's prescription of medical marijuana?!! (or, do they do 'recreational' out there too now...it'd be good for that as well, I suppose...?) <LOLOL>
yes, it's pervasive, and mostly recreational now. it doesn't hurt anyone and makes for a somewhat peaceful and creative society. actually, i do believe it does harm some people, but only a small number from my observation. that is an important point to remember.
ho2cultcha, You're welcome. I was hoping to find out more about Robin's USA, but ran out of time earlier today. I just tried again, but no joy.
On the subject of marijuana, I'm glad to see it becoming decriminalized, because I might need it some day for my health.