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Large Mortar and Pestle

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A pharmacist compounds materials with a large mortar and pestle in the dispensary of St. Joseph's Hospital.

Date Created:
1948
Creator:
Poland Photographers

Publication Information

Creator Poland Photographers
Contributor American College of Apothecaries
Date Created 1948

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection American College of Apothecaries records, 1939-1963, 1984-1985
Call Number PH 3841, folder 3
Media Number Folder 3
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911124546502121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mss00184

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011NYS
Legacy ID
WHi 6021

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