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Antique Dover’s Powder – Opium & Ipecac – The Hall-VanDoren Company – Cleveland, Ohio – Approximately 1/3 Full
An intriguing piece of antique pharmaceutical history! This original cylindrical cardboard pharmacy container features vintage red-and-white paper labeling, dark blue ends, and the name The Hall-VanDoren Company, Cleveland, Ohio.
The label identifies the product as Dover’s Powder (Pulvis Ipecacuanhae et Opii), a historical medicinal preparation containing opium and ipecacuanha. The original label prominently displays the word POISON, making this a fascinating example of early pharmaceutical packaging and medical history.
Item Details:
* Product: Dover’s Powder
* Historical ingredients: Opium and Ipecacuanha
* Manufacturer/Distributor: The Hall-VanDoren Company
* Location: Cleveland, Ohio
* Container: Cylindrical cardboard pharmacy package
* Contents: Approximately 1/3 full, as reported
* Condition: Antique, with visible age-related wear
* Original paper label with red lettering
* Rubber bands currently securing the container
Condition:
This antique container shows significant age-related wear, including discoloration, staining, creasing, torn and missing portions of the original label, and general deterioration consistent with long-term storage.
The container has not been opened or its contents chemically tested. Contents and their composition cannot be independently verified.
Important: Historical pharmaceutical collectible only. Not intended for consumption, medical use, or application. Contains potentially hazardous material.
A distinctive piece of pharmaceutical advertising and medical history for collectors of antique apothecary items, vintage drugstore memorabilia, and historical pharmacy packaging.
Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description. Sold as pictured.
