Name/Title
Travel Medicine Case 188XEntry/Object ID
1975.10.1Tags
Health, 19th Century, 1870s, 1880s, 1890sDescription
Medicine case with bottles and medicine inside. Labeled bottles have cork and metal stoppers. Snap closure and leatherette material indicates that item might be from around late 19th century. Appears to be well preserved for 100 years old.
Prescription label from F. Halbridge, Chemist with an address in 148 St. Racine, Wisconsin (see last photo).
Medicine case donated by Irma Donahue, previously owned by ‘Dr. L. E. Law’.Use
To store medicine that was used to heal illnesses and symptoms.Context
These cases were commonly used by doctors, pharmacists, and medical professionals for house calls, travel, or emergencies.
A vintage medicine case can hold historical and collector value, especially if they are well preserved as the one in the images. It holds a glimpse into the practices and tools of medicine from the past.
It appears that labels were typed with a typewriter. Typewriters were invented in the United States in 1868 which indicates that this medicine case could be from the late 1800s.Cataloged By
Gema FavelaAcquisition
Accession
1975.10Source (if not Accessioned)
Irma DonahueNotes
Medicine case owned by Dr. D. E. LawMade/Created
Artist
Becton, Dickinson and CompanyParts
Count
15Parts
14 glass tubes with various medicine
1 leather caseLocation
Location
Building
Alhambra Historical Society Museum* Untyped Location
1550 West Alhambra Road Alhambra, Ca 91801Date
May 3, 2024Condition
Overall Condition
GoodCondition Type
Spalling, Abrasion, BleachingDate Examined
Apr 12, 2024Examined By
Gema FavelaCreate Date
April 12, 2024Update Date
May 13, 2024