Stamp, Marking

2010.3487

Creation Date
1930 – 2002
Materials

Dimensions

12.7 cm. H x 5.715 cm. W x 3.81 cm. D Item (Overall)

Description
Prescription stamp used at Corner Drug. Hugh Stinson, Jim Stradtman and Dewy Essig were owners of the business and the stamp. The stamp is set to stamp the same number twice, then switch to the next number. The actual prescription and the label are each stamped so they match.
It was made by "Roberts Numbering Machine Co. of Brooklyn, NY / London England / Pat'D U.S. & Europe Model 49" Serial number 927050.

Related People and Organizations
Stinson, Hugh
Stradtman, James Weston "Jim"
Essig, Duaine

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