Stories from the Collection: Apothecary Show Globe

In this episode of “Stories from the Collection,” the DEA Museum showcases an apothecary show globe as the first symbol of pharmacy. Globes like this were popular during times when it was more important to have a recognizable symbol rather than a name for a business.

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