The Victorian Chemist and Druggist

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Victorian Chemist and Druggist
Authors and Contributors      By (author) W.A. Jackson
SeriesShire Library
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 149
ISBN/Barcode 9780852635834
ClassificationsDewey:381.456151094109034
Audience
General
Illustrations 1 col

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Shire Publications
Publication Date 1 September 2005
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

After a historical introduction and a description of a Victorian chemist and druggist's shop, this book describes and illustrates many of the items used and sold there. Most of the dispensing equipment and containers for the drugs used are now obsolete and appear from time to time in antique shops. Articles sold over the counter included medicines, perfumes and toiletries and a wide variety of objects used in the sickroom or nursery. The book also contains a chapter on medical and surgical instruments.