1941 Cocaine Ephedrine Rx Script-Philadelphia MD-Medical History Document
The reverse side shows only faint, illegible pencil markings and further age-related toning.
Medical History
1971 Medical History of General John J Pershing Nitrofurans Eaton Laboratories
A nice touch is the faint paper grain visible in the Vintage Print Ad, showing its age in a tasteful
Lyme Disease Pamphlet Parke-Davis *Borrelia* Ticks Medical History 1990
The pamphlet carefully explains how the infection is transmitted through the bite of infected ticks, commonly found in wooded areas, tall grasses, and brush. The text specifically identifies Ixodes dammini (now recognized as Ixodes scapularis ) in the East and Ixodes pacificus in the West as the primary vectors of the Borrelia burgdorferi spirochete.
Medical Prescription Script PA Doctor 1941 Philadelphia History Paperwork
The script also contains “No. XX10” and the word “Red” is written on the side of the script. No. 5085″. A secondary date, June 14, 1941, is also visible on the back, possibly indicating a refill or follow-up.
Vintage Rx Medical Prescription Slip c.1950s Typography Handwritten Dosage
The IWC brand appears on the back giving it a classic vibe that collectors will appreciate.
1939 Philadelphia General Hospital Death Notice – Maurice Finn – Blockley
The reverse shows significant bleed-through of the institutional text, including the instruction to “KEEP THIS NOTICE FOR YOUR RECORD,” reinforcing its official nature. This piece serves as a tangible record of individual mortality, institutional process, and the intersection of public health law and urban life in pre-war Philadelphia.