Vial of Codeine Sulfate tablets, Empty

From Sharon Historical Society

Van Horn and Sawtell (created by)
Heacox, Sr., Edward O. (previously owned by)
Heacox, Kathryn M. (previously owned by)
Gudernatch, Dr. G. S. (previously owned by)
Chaffee, Dr. Jerome (previously owned by)

1904 – 1917 (Date manufactured/created)

Glass, Paper, Codeine Sulfate

A empty vial of Codeine Sulfate tablets. Produced by the Van Horn and Sawtell Company in New York City. The company was acquired by Johnson and Johnson in 1917. Part of a traveling doctor's medical kit owned by Dr. Jerome S. Chaffee. founder of the Sharon Hospital. 

Label: 'Van Horn and Sawtell' | 'Chemists' | '307 Madison Avenue' | 'Between 41st and 42nd Street' | 'New York' | 'Codeine Sulphate' | '1/8 Gr.'

Donated to the museum by Kathryn M Heacox, who's Husband, Edward O Heacox, received it from its previous owner G. S. Gudernatch, who received it from its original owner Dr. Jerome Chaffee.

Accession/ID Number 2012.16.47H