Putting some Med bottles on public display.

[Oldtimer]

I got a crazy idea when I was at the hospital visiting my Brothers first born, a son.

They have a large display case in the lobby...and from time to time, you can see different collections of art, historical items, and so on.

I got the number for the Hospitals "chief of displays and decor", and if she will allow it, a friend and I will put 15-20 of our best medicine bottles on display with a chart explaining what they held. I'll also have a brief blurb on our hobby to explain it to the masses.

What do you think? Any advice?

 

[Gunsmoke47]

I think it's a great idea! Be sure and put in some truly Quack cures if you've got them, with an explanation on what and how they cured. That is really a grand idea! I would think the doctors and staff would get a big kick out of it, but it would be something for all to enjoy.[] Kelley

 

[CanadianBoy]

at idea,hope it pans out,you could even put the Forum address there!.

 

[capsoda]

That is GREAT Richard. That is the kind of publicty diggers/collectors need.

 

[jodie]

Very cool I say. I love showing others my bottles. Some like them, some don't. I love any chance to talk or show them.

 

[HunterGatherer]

Only requirement: pictures must be made.

 

[CanadianBoy]

Oh' I think if they are in a display,he'll get pics.!!!!!

 

[Oldtimer]

Thanks guys.

I only wish I had some of the bottles YOU guys have shown me the last few years! The ones I have are rather pedestrian compared to some of the beautys I've seen here.
I will put in the most colorful and crudest I have, along with a few labled clear ones.
My friend Dave has several superb bottles, including a few embossed cobalt meds..he is ready to donate them for a while.
You guys should think about doing something like this if you can..if the bottles can be safely displayed.
I will certainly get pics, and I will make sure this website is listed for anyone who wants to investigate further.

 

[quarrylizard]

Great idea be shure to post a pic of the display....i would love to see it ...would be great if it would catch on.

 

[jodie]

You go Oldtimer it's a great idea and you will inspire others to do the same. Why should bottles that are so historic not be displayed as grandly as other historic items?