Apothecary's Pill Coater 1941

Herman O. Stroh's 1941 watercolor "Apothecary's Pill Coater" depicts two pill-coating devices, each a circular wooden platform studded with small metal pins. These devices were used in apothecaries to evenly coat pills with various medicinal powders and liquids, a crucial aspect of traditional medicine. The detailed, realistic representation highlights Stroh's meticulous attention to detail and his interest in documenting everyday objects and their role in historical practices. The drawing provides a glimpse into the world of the apothecary, revealing a fascinating and often overlooked aspect of scientific and medical history.