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    Posted 3 years ago

    ho2cultcha
    (5051 items)

    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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    1. keramikos, 3 years ago
      ho2cultcha, Cool. :-)

      Here's a similar one:

      *snip*

      Porcelain Apothecary Jar. "Apocynum Cannabinum"
      Beautiful Blue jar. Made by Robbins.

      *snip*

      https://www.ebay.com/itm/384249834455

      The actual maker name embossed in the bottom of the jar is "Robin's USA."

      Similar:

      *snip*

      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.

      *snip*

      https://www.etsy.com/il-en/listing/660975909/large-apothecary-jar-ung-aloes-petrol
    2. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 3 years ago
      thank you Keramikos! you are exactly on it, as usual! 1950s is what i expected too.
    3. AnythingObscure AnythingObscure, 3 years ago
      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>
    4. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 3 years ago
      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.
    5. keramikos, 3 years ago
      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.
    6. keramikos, 3 years ago
      On the subject of marijuana, I'm glad to see it becoming decriminalized, because I might need it some day for my health.

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