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Honey Jar
Decorative Honey Jar
Honey Jar
Honey Jar

Decorative Honey Jar

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, founded c.1834)
Date1850-1880
Object NameDisplay Jar
Mediumceramic
ClassificationsMedicine and Healthcare
DimensionsOverall: Diameter: 21.8 cm
Approx: Height: 33 cm
AcquisitionThe George Shepherd Pharmaceutical Collection.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS040467
Keywords
About MeIn the 19th century chemists were businessmen as much as they were health care providers. Because of this the interior of their shops had to instil a certain confidence while also advertising the cures they provided. This colourful jar, in its classical style, can be seen to do both.
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