Medicine Chest
Datec. Early 19th Century
Mediummahogany with ivory knobs, brass hinges and escutcheons.
Dimensions13 3/4 × 11 11/16 × 7 3/8 inches (34.9 × 29.7 × 18.7 cm)
Open: 13 3/4 × 23 1/8 × 7 3/8 inches (34.9 × 58.7 × 18.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of H. Rees Mitchell.
Object number1987.9.1.a-.j
CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextA mahogany medicine chest with brass escutchions and ivory knobs. Two front doors open to display compartments with bottles. The left side shelves labelled "DRUG AND/ Dye Stuffs"; on the right-side "MEDICINE/ Chemicals". There are many dividers, compartments, and drawers filled with bottles, tweezers, a steel balance scale and weights, and a key.