Market Square Drug Co., Knoxville, Tenn

Market Square Drug Co., Knoxville, Tenn

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Publication:
Knoxville, Tenn. : Chas. C. Cullen & Co., [between 1900 and 1920?]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Pharmacies
Tennessee
Genre(s):
Postcard
Abstract:
Postcard of Market Square Drug Co. in Knoxville, Tennessee. Card features a hand-colored black and white photo reproduction of the inside of the drugstore. On the right is a soda bar made of white marble. On top is a fountain with a gold statue on it, and behind it a large mirror. Next to and across the bar are glass display counters full of mostly bottles. Behind the counters on each wall are cabinets also full of bottles. A boy in a red shirt leans against the left glass counter. In the back of the room are about ten people with some small tables and chairs. The back wall says "Prescription department" with a small second floor and two men above it. On the verso is an address, "Master Howard Wyant, Beldor, Va." and the green stamp says "Series 1902, United States of America, 1706 Franklin 1790, Postage one cent."
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:
101752832 (See catalog record)
OCLC no.:
1370213338
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101752832