Drug store cash register, Puerto Rico
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Drug store cash register, Puerto Rico
Drug store cash register, Puerto Rico. Pharmacist Alfonso G. Zerbi and others in a drug store in San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, a Caribbean colony that passed from Spain to the USA in 1898 after the Spanish" American War. At centre left is a cash register. This photograph, taken by the Hardie Brothers photographic studio for the National Cash Register Company (founded 1884), was published between 1895 and 1910 by the Detroit Publishing Company
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1890s 1900s Black And White Caribbean Colony Detroit Publishing Company Drug Drugs Hispanic Machine Medicines Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutics Pharmacist Pharmacological Pharmacology Pharmacy Selling Shop Trader Trading Treatment Treatments Cash Register Drug Store Druggist Druggists Pharmacists Puerto Rican Puerto Rico Salesman San Juan
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to a drug store in San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, during the late 19th or early 20th century. The image showcases Pharmacist Alfonso G. Zerbi and other individuals engaged in various trading activities within the shop. At the center left of the frame stands an intriguing cash register, symbolizing both progress and modernity. The historical significance of this photograph lies not only in its portrayal of daily life but also in its connection to Puerto Rico's complex colonial past. Following the Spanish-American War in 1898, Puerto Rico transitioned from being a Spanish colony to becoming part of the United States. This momentous event marked a turning point for this Caribbean island. Intriguingly, this snapshot was taken by Hardie Brothers photographic studio on behalf of the National Cash Register Company, founded in 1884. Published between 1895 and 1910 by Detroit Publishing Company, this image offers us a glimpse into an era when pharmacies played a vital role as hubs for medical treatments and medicines. As we observe this monochrome scene filled with bustling activity, it serves as a reminder of how far pharmacology has advanced since those times while honoring the contributions made by dedicated pharmacists like Alfonso G. Zerbi who served their communities diligently.
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