An ornate original 1925 Prohibition Prescription for Spirits Frumenti the U.S. pharmaceutical term for Whiskey...Zxvi (pint)...Zss q 3 hrs! This prescription was used for a short period of time during the Prohibition, between 1924 and 1925. Please see photo!
From the days of Al Capone, speakeasies and moonshine this prescription was the only legal way to drink liquor in the US!
The whiskey was prescribed for John Kilmer, by Dr. Geo W.? on September 22, 1925 and was filled on September 23, 1925 by Rotondi and Lantano Drug Store in Schenectady, NY.
It was issued by the Treasury Department and is printed on beautiful paper. In the center is the old Treasury Seal with the Latin inscription, "Thesaur. Amer. Septent. Sigil.". When you hold this prescription up to the light PROHIBITION is watermarked, as with the metal strips that are used in U.S. bills today, the graphics are GREAT!
This was the pharmacist's duplicate copy, printed on the back are the "Instructions", one of which is: "This duplicate prescription must be retained by the druggist as permanent record, open to inspection by Federal Officers", the top copy was sent to the government.
This prescription measures 6 1/2" x 4 3/8", has two folds and light bends, otherwise, condition is excellent...a terrific prescription!
This is a FANTASTIC piece of history and would be great to display in a pharmacy, museum, bar or office! I am happy to answer any questions and thank you for your interest! :)
Pleased to combine shipping with other Prohibition Prescriptions, Liquor Licenses, Opium Forms & Pharmacy Labels. As always, many thanks to my regular customers for your continued patronage! :)
