Apothecary cartoon. Historical artwork satirising apothecaries. The apothecary tells the woman not to worry because his assistant never makes mistakes

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Apothecary cartoon. Historical artwork satirising apothecaries. The apothecary tells the woman not to worry because his assistant never makes mistakes, unaware he has already poisoned himself (right). Apothecaries were the forerunners of pharmacists, mixing and prescribing medicinal drugs. 19th century French engraving.

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Size: 4600px × 3807px
Photo credit: © JEAN-LOUP CHARMET/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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