993.1256.1: Bottle, Dispensary, 1930-1960

Additional Images

993.1256.1: Bottle, Dispensary.
Image No. 1886 ; Photographer: Helen Kingsley

Object Description

Cylindrical wide mouth dispensary bottle with stopper. Two printed label adhering to bottle, one gives contents [bottle now empty] and Pharmacy details: 'PHENYLBUTAZONE 100mg PHYSICIANS' PHARMACY LTD. 618 W. GEORGIA ST. VANCOUVER, CANADA 683-2241'. The second label gives contents, suppliers and dose details: 'STANLEY DRUG PRODUCTS LTD. VANCOUVER B.C. DOSE: 2 TO 4 TABLETS DAILY IN DIVIDED DOSES'. Embossed on base 'T.C.W.-CO. U.S.A. L-6-I'.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 993.1256.1
Collection: Pharmacy-ware
Date: 1930-1960

Object Dimensions

  • Height: 21 cm
  • Diameter: 7 cm

Object Parts

  • a) Bottle
  • b) Stopper

Object Materials

  • adhesive,
  • glass,
  • paper,
  • printing ink

Acquisition Detail

  • Manufacturer: Stanley Drug Products Ltd.
  • Owner: Dr Edwin Ethelbert Day
  • History of Use: Dr Edwin E. day established a practice in Vancouver in 1927.