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Lecture-The Historical Apothecary Compendium

Title:Lecture-The Historical Apothecary Compendium
Date & Time:Wed Nov 2, 2016 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:Lyceum
201 S. Washington St.
Event Details:Join medical toxicologist and amateur apothecary historian Dr. Daniel Goldstein as he discusses his research method and adventures while writing his recently published book The Historical Apothecary Compendium.

The Historical Apothecary Compendium is a comprehensive, illustrated handbook intended for collectors of apothecary bottles and other pharmaceutical and medical paraphernalia, covering artifacts likely to appear in North America and the United Kingdom from early Colonial times through approximately 1920. The book contains by far the largest compendium of terms used on apothecary bottles and other wares, comprising over 10,000 entries.

Doors open at 7PM.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended. To request a reasonable accommodation, e-mail apothecary.museum@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3852, Virginia Relay 711.
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Contact Person:Lauren Gleason
Contact Phone No.:703.746.3852
Fees:$10
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:Apothecary Museum, Lyceum, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town


For event details visit http://www.alexandriava.gov/c/14601
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