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My own old pharmacy jars...
Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 30 September 2009 in Miscellaneous and Portfolio.
Monday's image was of jars in an old pharmacy at Boot Hill in Dodge City, Kansas. There's lots of history there.
These are jars on my kitchen windowsill, given me by an elderly retired pharmacist in Connecticut.
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Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
This is nicely composed with different sizes, different colours and the light trying to peek from behind! I don't know why, but all these old jars are always more attractive than the modern ones!
30 Sep 2009 6:54am
@Japanalia: I agree, the old items just warm my heart. We're so happy to have the old telephone, these jars, my g-g-g-grandfather's pewter plate from the Civil War, my grandmother's glass hand grenade, Mike's grandfather's painting, ivories, etc. Old items have a history and love passed down with them. ♥
Barbara from Florida, United States
Interesting little jars and collection. So unique to have. They have made it a long way. Do you know how old they might be.
Great display with the various colors and transparency.
30 Sep 2009 10:21am
@Barbara: Hi Barb. I do not know how old these jars are, but Charlie was a pharmacist in the early 30's and the jars could have been inherited from pharmacists before him. You can see that that glass labels are damaged, but that doesn't spoil their value for me. ♥
Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada
A beautiful and creative way to brighten up your kitchen! Well done Judy! ;-)
30 Sep 2009 11:21am
MJ from Delaware, United States
nice collection... I love the bright colors and the different shapes and sizes...nice composition
30 Sep 2009 11:37am
Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States
Your choice of putting the colorful liquids inside each one makes them into a rainbow set in jars.
30 Sep 2009 12:29pm
@Viewfinder: A little food coloring in the water adds a lot. :D
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
I love the compo and the red liquid is fascinating, pray tell, blood, an unknow medical soother? kool-aid
30 Sep 2009 1:34pm
@Lorraine: I'm smiling at your comment ... no elixirs in these bottles ... just food coloring in the water. :D
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Very nice composition and selective focus.
30 Sep 2009 2:23pm
Chris from South Jersey, United States
love the colors - your own little stained glass window!!
30 Sep 2009 7:48pm
@Jen: Thanks, Jen.
Bill Laing from Corvallis, OR, United States
I like the color, here; and the great use of DOF.
1 Oct 2009 4:18pm
Lambspun from Madison, Maine, United States
Those are great! I wish I could find some of those in the woods. We've found other bottles and stuff but nothing like that. They are all individuals :)
1 Oct 2009 11:53pm
@Lambspun: Wow, I'd be amazed at a find like this in the woods.
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
very unique collection! the colours are fantastic and I love the bottles too
2 Oct 2009 11:24pm
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