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Lot 056 - Antique New Hampshire State Board of Health Glass Bottle in Wooden Carrying Box, Concord, New Hampshire, 17-3/4" H
New Hampshire State Board of Health glass bottle with a ground glass stopper housed in a wooden carrying box with a hinged lid. The box is lined with metal on the interior and fitted to hold the bottle upright. The front panel is stenciled in black lettering reading "State Board of Health Concord, NH." A wooden turn-latch secures the lid, and a rope handle is attached to one side for carrying.
State boards of health in this period were involved in a range of public health activities including water testing, milk inspection, food adulteration investigations, and disease control. This box and bottle may have been used for field collection of liquid samples, transport of chemicals or reagents, or general laboratory supply purposes.
The box shows heavy paint loss and wear to the wood and metal lining, with chipping and surface corrosion throughout. The glass bottle and stopper are intact.