Name/Title
Prescriptions Envelopes 1950sTags
1950s, 20th Century, HealthDescription
Yellow and blue lightweight paper prescriptions envelopes with fields to write patients information. These could have been used to enclose and protect prescribed medicine and a label.Use
Prescription envelopes typically include fields or spaces where pharmacists can write or affix prescription labels with key information such as the patient’s name, the medication prescribed, dosage instructions, and the prescribing physician’s name.Context
These envelopes serve as convenient and organized way to package prescription medications to patients. They are designed to be easily sealed and labeled for quick identification and distribution. Their widespread use in pharmacies likely became more common during the mid-20th century.Cataloged By
Gema FavelaLocation
Location
Building
Alhambra Historical Society Museum* Untyped Location
1550 West Alhambra Road Alhambra, Ca 91801Date
May 3, 2024Create Date
April 12, 2024Update Date
May 10, 2024