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Using the Scale

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Two pharmacists behind the prescription counter check the scale at the Pekin Prescription Shop. Cabinets of "sick room" supplies are on the left.

Date Created:
April 15, 1949

Publication Information

Contributor
American College of Apothecaries
Date Created
April 15, 1949

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011NYH
Legacy ID
WHi 5813

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