pillbox (container)

Object number
2010.34.12
Date
1910
Description
A small rectangular box from Cole's Pharmacy of 302 Thames Street. Top of box has black border and reads: "ESTABLISHED 1885./CHARLES M. COLE/REGISTERED PHARMACIST. /PHONE 254/302 Thames, corner Prospect Hill Street, Newport, R.I." Prescription is dated "5.3.10," and has handwritten directions including "Take one every 2 hours." Prescribed by "Barker M.D." Box opens by lifting cover off of base. A few small pieces of fabric in box. Lid includes image of a mortar and pestle.
Materials
paper
Object Type
pillboxes (containers)
Subjects
Thames Street
Related People & Organizations
Cole, Charles M. (associated)