63 Days 'Til Halloween: Drugstore Antiques

There's a local drugstore near me that has a terrific display of antique remedies, ointments and medicines from bygone eras. I stopped by today and took some pics for my own prop making reference.

Thought I'd share them for anyone needing inspiration and label design ideas for odd, bottled concoctions this Halloween. Click on images to enlarge.

10 comments:

  1. Those are really cool. I'll have to add a few to the ol' reference folder.

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  2. I think my favorite are the "female pills"...haha!

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  3. 42% alcohol in a dental rinse? That's what I'm talking about! Exactly what is dental lotion? Does it have alcohol in excess too?

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  4. I'm not sure I even want to know what "Pile Powder" is for, but I like the way Dr. Shockey sounds- it's sort of Halloween-mad-scientist sounding.
    Interesting and amusing collection.

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  5. ok, this is cool! Totally throwing this in to my reference folder, thank you sir!

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  6. Cameron, made me smile too.

    Carrie, clean your teeth while you party.

    Trickortreat, yeah that one is scary as is for Halloween. I love the distributor name too...Swortwood!

    Strublay, glad you can use.

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  7. Pile Powder... it's for HEMS! and not the kind at the bottom of your pants, either!

    d5

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  8. Excellent potions and pills labels! I'm also stashing them away for reference. Last year I made a label for a fake bottle of Laudanum to carry around.

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  9. Anonymous, LOL!

    Madelyn, Laudanum's a good one, have to remember that for my potion display!

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