Bottle, Medicine
Object number2010.31.14
OriginLigonier, PA
Mediumglass; plastic; paper
Credit LineGift of Bill Gallagher
DescriptionColorless glass medicine bottle, squared body. Brown plastic twist cap. Two seams. Embossed maker's mark on neck. Pharmacy retailer information printed in white on one side. Embossed maker's mark on base.Dimensions4 x 2.25 x 1 in. (10.2 x 5.7 x 2.5 cm)InscriptionsPaper label associated with object, "OIL OF CITRONELLA / For protection against mosquitoes and other insects. / Apply a small portion to the exposed / parts of the body. / Net Fl. Ozs. [handwritten] 25 Distributed by / DAVIS DRUG STORE / DANIEL G. DAVIS [image of mortar and pestle with "D" on mortar] PHARMACIST / PHONE 3231 LIGONIER, PA". Label stored in 2010.31 object file.
MarksEmbossed on neck, "3i".
Printed in white on one side, "For / PRESCRIPTIONS / [inside cross, "DAVIS / DAVIS"] / The Friendly / Rexall / STORE / PHONE 3231 / LIGONIER, PA."
Embossed on base "Knoxall / 3".
Historical NotesPart of a collection donated by Bill Gallagher. Bill Gallagher inherited the Gallagher Pharmacy in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, from his uncle Matthew Gallagher who started the pharmacy in 1922. Bill started working there in 1948, and eventually took over for his uncle. Bill closed the doors of the pharmacy on December 31, 2009.
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Daniel G. Davis
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Matthew Gallagher
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