Mortar, Pharmaceutical
Object number2010.31.3 a,b
Mediumglass
Credit LineGift of Bill Gallagher
DescriptionPharmaceutical mortar and pestle set. Clear glass bowl with pouring spout on top edge. Thick, clear glass rod, wide bulbous on end with two seams.Dimensions(a) Height: 4 ; Width: 6 ; Length: 5.25 ; Depth: 3.25(b) H: 7.25 ; Circum: 6.5
Inscriptions(a)
Embossed on base, backwards, "16 OZ".
(b)
Embossed near handle, "16".
Historical NotesPart of a collection of pharmaceutical items from Gallagher Pharmacy in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, that documents the typical neighborhood pharmacy in the era before major chain pharmacies. Donor Bill Gallagher's uncle, Matthew Gallagher, started Gallagher’s Pharmacy in 1922. Matthew's nephew Bill started working there in 1948, and eventually took over for his uncle. Bill closed the doors of the pharmacy on December 31, 2009.
Previous owner
Gallagher Pharmacy
(1922 - 2009)
Related person
Matthew Gallagher
Terms
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1915-1925
1755
1920-1990
1755
