Historical information

This label comes from the pharmacy of D.W.Gleeson. He had a chemist shop in Timor Street, Warrnambool in the late 19th century.

Significance

This label is of interest as a memento of a late 19th century chemist in Warrnambool – D.W. Gleeson

Physical description

This is a piece of cream-coloured paper with blue edging, an Australian logo and blue printing. The paper has been pasted on to a piece of pink card.

Inscriptions & markings

This bottle contains…. doses
Gold Medallist by Competitive Examination
Purity of Drugs Guaranteed
Dispensing Chemist D.W.Gleeson Timor Street Warrnambool