Name/Title
Medicine Jar, Dr. WalkerEntry/Object ID
2024.13.06Description
Brown or amber glass bottle with white metal screw cap. The bottle has flattened sides to create a squared-off shape. The front is covered with a paper label that lists R.J. Walker, M.C.'s hours and identifies the contents of the bottle as an [antimicrobial] Sulfathiazole Salve. The back of the bottle is embossed with the words "Physician's Sample". The bottom of the jar has a shield-shaped manufacturer's mark that includes P L and a trident.
The metal lid is painted white and printed on top with "Shake Well/May be thinned with water if desired" as well as "Lithographed in U.S.A." in tiny type on the side.Collection
Hospitals, medical care and doctorsCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2024.13Source or Donor
Hungerford, JaneAcquisition Method
Donation, unconditionalDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
2-1/4 inLocation
* Untyped Location
196 Hungerford familyRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Walker, Dr. Robert J.1869-1944Create Date
March 21, 2024Update Date
March 21, 2024
