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Object number2010.31.2 a-c

Retailer Gallagher Pharmacy (1922 - 2009)

OriginSt. Charles, MO

Mediumpaper; ink

Credit LineGift of Bill Gallagher

DescriptionThree paper bags, rectangular. Image of store shelf with pharmacy equipment printed in soft gold on obverse is type of store. Printed in blue near bottom is company information. Reverse side has maker's information and printed recycle symbol.Dimensions7.375 x 10.5 in. (18.7 x 26.7 cm)
MarksPrinted in soft gold on obverse, "DRUG STORE".

Printed in blue near bottom, "GALLAGHER / PHARMACY / COR. GRANT ST. & 5th AVE. / DUQUESNE, PA / PHONE 466-5959".

Reverse side: "[RX symbol] Rx Systems, Inc. / 20 POINT WEST ST. CHARLES, MO 63301 / 800-922-9142" and printed recycle symbol.
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.

Related person Matthew Gallagher

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