Bottle, Medicine
Object number2010.31.8
OriginUnited States of America
Mediumglass; ceramic; rubber; steel
Credit LineGift of Bill Gallagher
DescriptionColorless glass medicine bottle. Embossed near neck indicates contents. White ceramic stopper with brown rubber. Attached to neck via metal rod. Embossed maker's information on base.Dimensions7 x 9 in. (17.8 x 22.9 cm)InscriptionsEmbossed near neck, "NITRATE OF MAGNESIA".
MarksEmbossed text on base "1 / A [inside circle] 41 / U.S.A."
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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