Prescriptions Collection

A physician, his patient, a coffin and two skeletons
Frontispiece of Robert Poole's A physical vade mecum (1741). Depicting a physician, his patient acoffin and two skeletons

Cuneiform tablet with medical prescriptions, Ninveh (clay)
1220356 Cuneiform tablet with medical prescriptions, Ninveh (clay) by Mesopotamian; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

The Doctor, an allegorical costume design, after an image engraved by one of
CHT176055 The Doctor, an allegorical costume design, after an image engraved by one of the Larmessin family, c.1640-84 (coloured engraving) by French School

Men filling orders in an office at Parke, Davis & Co. chemists, Hudson & Vestry Streets
MNY381156 Men filling orders in an office at Parke, Davis & Co. chemists, Hudson & Vestry Streets, New York, 1910 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Physician, satirical artwork
Physician. Historical satirical artwork of a physician. French text labels are on remedies emerging from the physicians mouth, and treatments on the table at lower left

Spain. Catalonia. Llivia. Antique desk. Museum of Esteve Pha
Spain. Catalonia. Comarca of Cerdanya. Llivia. Antieque desk. Medicianl books, glasses and inkwell. Museum of Esteve Pharmacy

Interior of a Pharmacy (oil on canvas)
XIR173031 Interior of a Pharmacy (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); Civico Museo Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Preparing prescriptions in the Moscow Pharmaceutical Plant, USSR, 1935-1945

Prescriptions awaiting collection C013 / 6063
Prescriptions awaiting collection. Alphabetical shelving system for prescriptions at a pharmacy awaiting collection

Prescriptions awaiting collection C013 / 6064
Prescriptions awaiting collection. Alphabetical shelving system for prescriptions at a pharmacy awaiting collection

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"Prescriptions: Unveiling the Ancient Art of Healing" In a dimly lit room, a physician carefully inscribes his patient's ailments onto a cuneiform tablet. The ancient script reveals the secrets of medical prescriptions from centuries past, discovered in the ruins of Ninveh. A haunting scene unfolds as two skeletons lie peacefully in their coffins nearby, reminding us of the fragility and impermanence of life. These remnants serve as a stark reminder that even with prescriptions, mortality is inevitable. Inspired by an allegorical costume design engraved by one of history's great artists, a doctor dons his attire to symbolize the power and responsibility he holds in healing others. His dedication echoes through time and across cultures. At Parke, Davis & Co. , chemists busily fill orders for prescriptions in their bustling office at Hudson & Vestry Streets. Their meticulous work ensures that patients receive precisely what they need to regain their health. Traveling to Llivia, Catalonia, we find ourselves standing before an antique desk at the Museum of Esteve Pha. On its worn surface lies evidence of countless prescriptions written by healers who once served this community with compassion and expertise. Amidst military life on board a troopship, prescriptions become lifelines for soldiers seeking relief from pain and illness. In this challenging environment, doctors strive to provide comfort amidst chaos while relying on their knowledge and experience. Satirical artwork portrays physicians with exaggerated features poking fun at their profession's quirks and idiosyncrasies. Through humor, these depictions remind us that even those who heal are human too. Stepping into an old pharmacy depicted on canvas brings forth memories of scents wafting through aisles lined with bottles filled with remedies both ancient and modern, and is here where pharmacists dispense hope alongside pills meticulously prepared according to precise instructions. Pills neatly arranged like soldiers ready for battle stand side by side with capsules, each holding the promise of relief and healing.