Dish, Sundae
Object number2010.31.5
Mediumglass
Credit LineGift of Bill Gallagher
DescriptionColorless glass, rectangular deep sundae dish. Shelled edge, with flat round handle. Ribbed on base.Dimensions3.625 x 1.625 x 9.125 in. (9.2 x 4.1 x 23.2 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
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