Druggists Collection

Advert, Duncan, Flockhart & Co, Chemists, Edinburgh
Advert for Duncan, Flockhart & Co, Druggists, Chemists and Aerated Water Manufacturers, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Hingston & Company, Chemists and Druggists, Cheltenham. Date: 1826

Advert, William Littell, Chemist & Druggist, Cheltenham. Date: 1826

Village politicians meeting in front of a tavern. 1831 (engraving)
7234791 Village politicians meeting in front of a tavern.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Village politicians, a shoemaker)

Pedanius Dioscorides, Greek physician, pharmacologist, botanist, 1795 (engraving)
7235625 Pedanius Dioscorides, Greek physician, pharmacologist, botanist, 1795 (engraving) by Bodart, Pieter (1676-1712); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pedanius Dioscorides, c.40-90 AD)

Occupations, 16th Century (engraving)
7185730 Occupations, 16th Century (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Occupations: winemaker; brewer; poulterer; grocer-druggist, 16th Century)

Grocer and druggists shop, 16th Century (engraving)
7185710 Grocer and druggists shop, 16th Century (engraving) by European School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grocer and druggists shop, 16th Century)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Droguiste; Druggist; Droguist (engraving)
7195775 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Droguiste; Druggist; Droguist (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Droguiste; Druggist; Droguist)

Hall of Pleas and Bradford Dungeon, Yorkshire (b / w photo)
7202083 Hall of Pleas and Bradford Dungeon, Yorkshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hall of Pleas and Bradford Dungeon)

Terrier Dog In Bed (chromolitho)
733513 Terrier Dog In Bed (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terrier Dog In Bed.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Advert, W & R Hatrick & Co, Glasgow, Scotland
Advert for W & R Hatrick & Co, Chemists and Druggists, Renfield Street, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Jollys Duchess Pills
Advert for Jollys Duchess Pills for Pale Faces, from British Druggists Ltd, Oxford Street, London. 1897

Adverts, Dundan, Flockhart & Co, James Gray & Son
Adverts for Dundan, Flockhart & Co, Druggists and Chemists, Edinburgh, and James Gray & Son, Ironmongers, George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1905

Chicago Savings Bank building, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Chicago Savings Bank building, State and Madison Streets, Chicago, Illinois, USA, with Buck & Rayner, Druggists, on the ground floor. Date: circa 1910

Chemists and Druggists, Mr John Hayman, trade card (engraving)
984061 Chemists and Druggists, Mr John Hayman, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chemists and Druggists, Mr John Hayman, trade card)

Chemist Shop / Bridport
Beach and Company dispensing chemists and druggists, established 1788, in Bridport, Dorset, England. Formerly the the Old George Inn where Charles II stayed in 1651

Drug store cash register, Puerto Rico. Pharmacist Alfonso G. Zerbi and others in a drug store in San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico

Use Getz cockroach and bed bug exterminators, sold by all druggists I sink I tan hit it. Advertising trade card shows a small child with baseball bat about to attempt hitting a thrown baseball

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"Exploring the World of Druggists: A Journey through History and Medicine" Step back in time to 1831 Edinburgh, where village politicians gathered in front of a tavern, discussing matters that shaped their community. Amidst this scene, we catch a glimpse of Duncan, Flockhart & Co, Chemists - an establishment dedicated to serving the health needs of the people. Traveling further into history, we encounter Pedanius Dioscorides, a renowned Greek physician and pharmacologist from 1795. His groundbreaking work as a botanist paved the way for modern medicine and inspired generations to come. The occupations engraving from the 16th century reveals the integral role played by druggists during that era. They were not only purveyors of medicinal remedies but also suppliers of various goods essential for daily life. The grocer and druggist shop depicted in another engraving showcases their diverse offerings. Le Vocabulaire Illustre enlightens us on the international nature of this profession with its translations: Droguiste; Druggist; Droguist – reminding us that these healers existed across borders and cultures. Moving forward in time to Yorkshire's Hall of Pleas and Bradford Dungeon captured in black-and-white photography transports us to an era when justice was dispensed alongside medical care. Here we find William Littell's advert proudly proclaiming his expertise as both chemist and druggist - trusted names synonymous with quality healthcare. In Glasgow, Scotland, W & R Hatrick & Co beckons customers with promises of reliable pharmaceuticals while Jollys Duchess Pills capture our attention with their intriguing name - perhaps hinting at secrets held within those tiny capsules? Throughout history, they have been pillars within communities - guardians entrusted with preserving health and well-being. Their dedication has stood firm against changing times like Terrier Dog In Bed’s vibrant chromolitho, symbolizing loyalty and resilience.