Bottle, Medicine
Object number2009.108.1
Retailer
Central Drug Company
OriginSt. Marys, PA
Mediumglass; ceramic; metal
Credit LineGift of Murray Sachs
DescriptionColorless glass medicine bottle.Dimensions8.25 x 8.75 in. (21 x 22.2 cm)MarksEmbossed on body, "CENTRAL DRUG CO. / Citrate of Magnesia / ST. MARYS, PA."
Historical NotesPart of a collection of items related to Murray Sachs' (the donor's) training and career in medicine, as well as objects collected by the donor and displayed in his office at Shadyside Hospital. These objects document the donor's personal life, his career in medicine, Pittsburgh's health care history, and also the doctor's personal collection of medical artifacts.
Collector
Murray Sachs
Related institution
Shadyside Hospital
Terms
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Not on viewMay Drug Company
Central Scientific Company