Antique Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Bottle: Aqua Glass Quack Medicine Collectible

Step back into the curious world of 19th-century medicine with this antique aqua glass bottle, embossed “Soothing Syrup.”

Produced by Curtis & Perkins, Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup was marketed in the 1800s as a teething and calming remedy for children. The catch? It contained morphine — making it both infamous and highly collectible today.
At just 3 inches tall, this slender bottle is a pocket-sized piece of history: a reminder of a time when remedies promised everything, and regulations were few. Collectors often refer to these as “quack medicine” bottles, treasured for their storytelling as much as their form.
• Embossing: “Soothing Syrup”
• Maker: Curtis & Perkins Proprietors
• Era: ~Late 1800s–early 1900s
• Color: Aqua glass
• Size: ~3 inches tall
• Condition: Excellent antique condition; no cracks or chips, natural age wear consistent with history.

Perfect for:
• Apothecary & pharmacy bottle collectors
• Quack medicine enthusiasts
• History buffs
• Eclectic vintage décor

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