Filled with 19th and 20th century artifacts and memorabilia, the Drug Store shares the secret of the science behind perfume, demonstrating the materials and processes used to create fragrance. Through tactile and olfactory interactives in this fully-restored 1890s American apothecary, visitors will learn what perfume is, how it’s made, and how it's been used throughout American history.
The drug store was one of the first places both men and women could purchase their scents, toiletry needs, and beauty items.
Stephanotis fragrance, B.J.L. London. Label includes image of King Edward VII of England who reigned from 1901 to 1910.
Original perfume organ, early 1900's. A perfume organ is a space for perfumers to compose fragrances, arranged to keep all the scents organized and readily accessible.
Original distillation equipment, early 1900's. Distillation is an ancient technique for separating and extracting components of a liquid mixture.
Porcelain Meissen figural scent bottle, first modeled by J.J. Kaendler of a lady holding a pug dog. His head is the stopper on original ormulu chain and mounts.