Early 20th Century Pharmacist Figural Trade Sign hair nets This piece depicts the Alliance

This piece depicts the Alliance Savings and Loan Association that once occupied 5359 W Fullerton Ave

from northern California

) It measures 4

9" W x 5" D x 10" H

Exhibits minor paint chips and scuffs

Early 20th Century Pharmacist Figural Trade Sign hair nets This piece depicts the AllianceAntique figural painted tin trade sign. This piece takes the form of an antique mortar and pestle, one of the most important tools used by practitioners of medicine for centuries. This tool was used in the production of foods, spices, herbs, and extracts that needed to be ground and or mixed into powder. Due to the lack of literacy at the time, figural trade signs were important to apothecaries and pharmacies so people who could not read would still