Miniature pharmacy box, suitable for counter or prescription use, intended for Dr. Haag's methylene blue soap pills, an iconic product of the French pharmacopoeia from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The blue and cream typographic design, with its wavy cartouche, perfectly illustrates the Belle Époque aesthetic of medical specialties, while the miniature format suggests single-dose or short-course dispensing, a feature now highly sought after by collectors of antique pharmacy items.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: approx. 1.7 x 1.7 x 0.8 cm ✦ Material: Printed sheet metal ✦ Condition: Wear and tear and oxidations, clearly legible graphics,
A typical piece from old French medicine boxes, appreciated for its old-fashioned medical graphics and very small size, ideal for a pharmacy collection or a cabinet of curiosities.
