{"product_id":"antique-1907-apothecary-box-from-w-m-divan-druggist-springfield-missouri","title":"Antique 1907 Apothecary Box from W.M. Divan, Druggist - Springfield, Missouri.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis small antique apothecary box dates to 1907 and originates from the pharmacy of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW.M. Divan, Druggist, located at 328 South Street in Springfield, Missouri. The original label remains affixed to the lid, complete with handwritten notations including the prescription number (#365), date (9-6-07), and what appears to be instructions for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Mrs. Bule\" of \"Three every 2 hours\" complete with doctor signature, likely “Evan’s”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe box is wrapped in decorative paper featuring a delicate floral motif in blue, green, and gold. One side of the box is labeled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Stamens Etc,\" and the interior currently holds a collection of dried millinery stamens-likely a later addition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare piece of early 20th-century pharmacy ephemera, this box offers a glimpse into historic medicinal packaging and local drugstore practices in small-town America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition with age-related wear, fading, and minor surface loss to the decorative paper. Original handwritten label is intact and legible.\u003c\/span\u003eThis piece is a unique collectible for those interested in apothecary history, antique packaging, or early Missouri ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage condition as pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eListing is for described items only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions approximately: 1.75\"L, 1.75'W, .75\"H when laid flat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBox S11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Whale Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48558037270718,"sku":"07212503","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/6760\/1086\/files\/IMG-0163.heic?v=1786040104","url":"https:\/\/bigwhaleconsignment.com\/products\/antique-1907-apothecary-box-from-w-m-divan-druggist-springfield-missouri","provider":"Big Whale Consignment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}