Spoon, Soda
Object number2010.31.7 a,b
Mediumsteel
Credit LineGift of Bill Gallagher
DescriptionTwo steel long soda spoons. Flat handle, with incised vertical lines down to the bowl.Dimensions2.375 x 8 in. (6 x 20.3 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
Terms
On View
Not on viewTowle Silversmiths
International Silver Company
World Tableware Inc.
Oneida Limited
c. 1982
Allegheny Steel Company
c. 1996