Repository

Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code

HV982.13.11

Description

The item is a bulk product stocked by a pharmacy. Up until the 1950s, pharmacists provided most prescription medications by creating compounds of bulk products that were given to customers as pills, salves, or tonics. Clear glass bottle with a glass stopper and LUG (label under glass). Contains small amount of white powder. Round McDowell label on the back. Bottle has round base.

Object History

This item originates from the McDowell Pharmacy in North Vancouver.

Category

05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Classification

Chemical T&E

Marks/Labels

Reads" SOD.SALICYLATE" Black text on gold label. Round McDowell label on the back.

Subjects

Science and Technology Tools and Equipment

Names

M.S. McDowell Dispensing Chemist

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