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Drugstore & Soda Fountain Antiques
Doug Congdon-Martin
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Description for Drugstore & Soda Fountain Antiques
Paperback. The bygone tools and products of America's drugstores are illustrated in color and described, from apothecary jars to patent medicines and mortars and pestles to leech jars. Soda fountain dispensers, dishes, and furniture of many styles are prominently presented. One will happily remember the old stores and the amazing variety contained in them. Num Pages: 160 pages, 500 color photos. BIC Classification: WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 274 x 213 x 14. Weight in Grams: 762.
From the earliest days of the Americans colonies the apothecary has been a central place in community life. It was there that people went for the herbs and medicines that could heal their illnesses and soothe their aches and pains. In some ways it still is. In the first comprehensive, full-color treatment of the subject, this new book looks at the antiques and collectibles that have grown out of the apothecaries, pharmacies, and drug stores of America. From apothecary jars to patent medicines, mortar and pestle to leech jar, the tools and products of the stores are illustrated in full ... Read more
From the earliest days of the Americans colonies the apothecary has been a central place in community life. It was there that people went for the herbs and medicines that could heal their illnesses and soothe their aches and pains. In some ways it still is. In the first comprehensive, full-color treatment of the subject, this new book looks at the antiques and collectibles that have grown out of the apothecaries, pharmacies, and drug stores of America. From apothecary jars to patent medicines, mortar and pestle to leech jar, the tools and products of the stores are illustrated in full ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Schiffer Pub Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780887403347
SKU
V9780887403347
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-2
About Doug Congdon-Martin
Douglas Congdon-Martin is the author of several books in the area of antique advertising and country store collectibles.
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