Monday, October 26, 2015

Vintage Pharmacy Labels

This vintage pharmacy label sampler from 1874 features some beautiful period work.  It's filled with easily re-purposed art perfect for any kind of apothecary or medical props.




1 comment:

CoastConFan said...

Absolutely priceless – my favorite so far is the “Worm Confections” packet, kids cry for it! The pharmaceutical industry was completely unregulated until the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act so a lot of wild and dangerous stuff was out there.

Don’t forget Propnomicon’s other label offerings
http://propnomicon.blogspot.com/2014/01/vintage-labels.html
http://propnomicon.blogspot.com/2010/09/lovecraftian-pharmacy-labels.html
http://propnomicon.blogspot.com/2011/01/lovecraftian-labels.html
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/48202658486817495/
http://blog.worldlabel.com/2011/bottle-labels-for-your-apothecary-products.html

and of course for Halloween, who could forget the infamous Tcho Tchocolate Bar – yum yum. Made to special specifications for your enjoyment
http://propnomicon.blogspot.com/2007/12/tchocolate-bar.html