Spatula, Kitchen

Object number2010.31.9

Mediumwood; steel

Credit LineGift of Bill Gallagher

DescriptionSpatula with flat steel blade, with rounded tip. Brown wooden handle, with gold round pins and rounded edge.Dimensions1 x 0.375 x 10.75 in. (2.5 x 1 x 27.3 cm)
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

Subjects

Terms