Explore Our Prescription Archives
Step back in time with handwritten prescriptions from the 1800s and early 1900s. Each entry unveils historical remedies and the art of medicine in a bygone era.
Aristol Prescription for E. G. Laas – Drs. Pier & Tottenham, Brenham, Texas
Prescribing Doctor: Dr. PierPatient Name: E. G. LaasPharmacy: Schirmacher’s Drug StoreDate: Undated (Estimated 1895–1910)Location: Brenham, Texas Transcription ℞ Aristol ʒii
Prescription Archives Entry No. 14496
Date: Undated (Estimated late 19th to early 20th century)Pharmacy: Theo. Schirmacher, Druggist – Brenham, TexasPatient: Brown MosesPhysicians: Drs. Pier &
Prescription Archives Entry: Argyrol for Julin Armstrong
Patient: Julia ArmstrongPrescribing Physician: Dr. NicholsonPharmacy: Theo. Schirmacher, Druggist, Brenham, TexasDate: Not specified (circa early 1900s) Transcription ℞ Argyrol 6.00Aqua
Dr. E. B. Minor Prescription for Ashman – Arsenic and Iron Compound
Prescribing Doctor: Dr. E. B. MinorPatient Name: Celia AshmanPharmacy: Wahr’s Pioneer DrugstoreDate: Undated (estimated 1900–1910)Location: Traverse City, Michigan Transcription ℞
Dr. E. B. Minor Prescription for Ashman – Arsenic and Iron Compound
Prescription No. 18185 — April 9, 190_
Prescribing Doctor – Dr. E.B. Minor Patient Name – Mabel Walters Pharmacy – Wattriss’ Pioneer Drug Store Date – April 9, 190_