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Making Pills

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Pharmacist Edward Burke uses a small metal machine to help him make capsules of medicine. A woman is sitting at a table in the background.

Date Created:
July 2, 1942

Publication Information

Contributor American College of Apothecaries
Date Created July 2, 1942

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 21 x 26 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
W011O26
Legacy ID
WHi 6519

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