Drug department

Drug department

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Publication:
[Washington, D.C.?] : [publisher not identified], [between 1900 and 1920?]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Pharmacies
District of Columbia
Genre(s):
Postcard
Abstract:
Postcard of Ogram's Drug Store in Washington, D.C. Card features a hand-colored photo reproduction of the inside of the drugstore. On the left is a wood and glass counter with jars of blue and black candies. On the right is a candy counter and soda bar. The glass display counter has colorful candy in and on top of it, with a sign saying "Candy" by the cash register. Behind it is another room full of other merchandise. Left of the candy is the soda bar with stools in front and a large mirror behind it. In front of the mirror is a green plant, and on the bar are two lamped fountains. Golden chandeliers hang from the white ceiling, and the walls are teal with a golden rope pattern.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 trade card : 9 x 14 cm
Provenance:
Gift, William Helfand, 2005, Acc. 2005-05.125 Pharmacies K-L.
Technique:
chromolithograph, color
NLM Unique ID:
101752764 (See catalog record)
OCLC no.:
1370215429
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101752764