Pasteur And Galt Apothecary

An apothecary is loosely defined as “one who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes” (Apothecary). Apothecaries were known to practice as doctors, but would first start out as an apprentice, “one bound by indenture to serve another for a prescribed period with a view to learning an art or trade” (Apprentice). Apothecaries became prevalent in the eighteenth century because of the increased amount of disease and injuries. As a result, apothecaries were created. I believe that the apothecary is such an intriguing job. I have always been mesmerized by the medical field, which caused me to choose this exhibit. The history of medicine is overwhelmingly impressive. It’s captivating to know that doctors and medicine were such
The smallness of the shop created a warming environment for the patients who would come in in need for medicine, or other purposes. The Pasteur and Galt Apothecary was created in 1775, in honor of William Pasteur and John Minson Galt, who joined forces after owning their own separate apothecaries (Pasteur & Galt Apothecary Shop). It was common for those who would visit the Pasteur and Galt Apothecary to visit when they were in good health to buy their supplies, just in case of emergency (Curator). The shop would not only sell medicines and splints, but would sell household products, too, such as, perfumes, food, candles, and soap
The curator discussed and elaborated about the mortar and pestle, the splints, and the various medicines in full detail. She also answered everyone’s questions and gave an example for just about every one of them. In addition to the curator being visitor-friendly, the exhibit was most definitely user-friendly. Visitors, including myself, were allowed to personally pick up the objects and examine them. The exhibit, however, did not have much text, only on the medicine vases, which were in the Latin language. The display of the medicine vases as well as the doctor’s office, were aesthetically pleasing. The apothecary shop was in particularly neat condition, giving meaning that neatness was important then when it came to the various medicines. The different artifacts of the exhibit help the telling of the apothecary shop. Without them, the shop would not have been able to perform. The Pasteur and Galt Apothecary Shop is located near the Capitol building in Williamsburg, Virginia. The building itself is designed perfectly for visitors and students. The curator in the apothecary shop was very welcoming and insightful. I believe that she did a wonderful job of interacting with the visitors as well as describing what life was like for people living in the eighteenth century. The curator has worked in the apothecary shop for nearly