Beaker

Object number2010.31.4

OriginPhiladelphia, PA

Mediumglass

Credit LineGift of Bill Gallagher

DescriptionColorless glass graduated beaker. Pouring spout on rim. Engraved on one side are numbers 1-16, with unit of measurement at top, under rim. Engraved horizontal lines around body. Maker's information, white, stamped to area opposite of spout.Dimensions8.75 x 5.25 x 4.75 in. (22.2 x 13.3 x 12.1 cm)
InscriptionsEngraved on one side are numbers 1-16, with "OZ" at top, under rim.
Marks"TO DELIEVER / [the following inside diamond] GUARANTEED / N.Y. / WHITALL TATUM CO. / PHILA. / ACCURATE" in white, stamped to area opposite of spout.
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

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