{"title":"Medical Antiquities","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe profound history of medicine encompasses both practical and \"quack\" innovations, ranging from blood letters to medicinal compounds, this collection houses the truly magnificent world of medical antiques.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"10x-randomized-antique-medical-prescriptions","title":"10x Randomized Antique Medical Prescriptions","description":"10 assorted prescriptions dating from the mid to late 1920s. Each prescription is in good antique condition and may display with minor wear. No two pieces are the same as these were hand written for medicinal purposes.\n\n*item pictured is an example of what you will receive.","brand":"The Olde Wunderkammer Curiosities Shoppe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47662859223124,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7507\/8996\/files\/original_48.jpg?v=1789334111"},{"product_id":"20th-century-child-s-polio-braces","title":"20th Century Child’s Polio Braces","description":"Nearing the end of the 1800s a new disease came into rise known as Poliomyelitis (polio). This was a crippling illness affecting the spine and respiratory system through infection, resulting in enormous portions of vulnerable people to become deathly ill and even permanently paralyzed. During the early 1900s the disease took hold of the young and by the 1950s nearly 21,000 paralytic cases emerged.\nDevices to aid in physical therapy became in high demand, with a specific call for leg braces and wheelchairs to help the lame. These tiny braces were made to fit a young child, likely that of a toddler. This pair of boots and hardware are an example of a wealthier families ability to provide for their child, where sadly, many were fashioned from whatever an impoverished family could find on hand.\nThis dark glimpse into history is a reminder of our progress in the scientific world, and sadly those that were subject to sickness we once knew nothing about.","brand":"The Olde Wunderkammer Curiosities Shoppe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47662859354196,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7507\/8996\/files\/original_61.jpg?v=1789335095"},{"product_id":"antique-belladonna-prescription-in-frame","title":"Antique Strychnine Prescription In Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique condition medical prescription for “strychnine” in 4x6” frame. Derived from plant seeds, strychnine is a highly toxic poison that was once prescribed for all manner of various ailments. Frame has footing on back to stand on surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Olde Wunderkammer Curiosities Shoppe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47662859780180,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7507\/8996\/files\/458E4553-D07A-44CD-9EE8-82955185D3E3.jpg?v=1789425859"},{"product_id":"antique-chloroform-prescription-in-frame-1","title":"Antique Chloroform Prescription in Frame","description":"Antique condition medical prescription for “chloroform” in 4x6” frame. Chloroform is a naturally occurring chemical with an ether-like sweet smell. This chemical was once used as an at-home anesthetic. 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Carefully mounted to a custom display, this key fits in place snugly to its standing brass and wooden base.","brand":"The Olde Wunderkammer Curiosities Shoppe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47662860370004,"sku":"782701F","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7507\/8996\/files\/original_6_ccb0d13a-317b-4881-a1b1-b1f19cd694d4.jpg?v=1789335374"},{"product_id":"antique-amber-medicine-bottle","title":"Antique Amber Medicine Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique amber bottle contains chocolate coated pills of unknown substance. This is an antique item and is sold for display purposes \u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e. Measuring 6” in height, this contains both original contents and a cotton barrier bellow the cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOT TO BE CONSUMED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Olde Wunderkammer Curiosities Shoppe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47668420902996,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7507\/8996\/files\/BE10905F-83F2-4E3A-93BF-964F7CD4242B.jpg?v=1789350931"},{"product_id":"ceramic-gold-leaf-opii-apothecary","title":"Ceramic \u0026 Gold Leaf Opii Apothecary","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique apothecary jar is made from a cream colored ceramic, detailed with gold leaf. The contents were once the controlled substance known as Opium (abbreviated Opii). This rare apothecary features the classic mid-20th-century design European medicinal shops became known for. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Olde Wunderkammer Curiosities Shoppe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47668636024916,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7507\/8996\/files\/2BBEA419-24CA-41F2-9D65-386E27ADC67D.jpg?v=1789358455"},{"product_id":"antique-intravenous-bottle","title":"Antique Intravenous Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis mid-20th century intravenous 1000ml bottle was once used in a medical facility in the 1940s-1950s to administer necessary fluids. Still containing remnants of an unknown solution in the stem, this bottle holds a unique character and history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Olde Wunderkammer Curiosities Shoppe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47668652638292,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7507\/8996\/files\/5CABA162-1F87-4464-B4EF-73D7E7752722.jpg?v=1789359581"},{"product_id":"violet-manganese-apothecary-jar","title":"Violet Manganese Apothecary Jar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning apothecary jar shows a rare example of UV reactive manganese dioxide. This jar was originally clear glass when manufactured but due to age and light exposure the oxide reacted to the UV rays omitted by our sun and permanently altered the coloration of the jar to a soft violet. This jar was likely made in the late 1800s and displays with a crack around the neck of the jar. The stopper is ground glass and can be opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObserve pictures carefully to make note of jars condition. \u003cbr\u003e10” in height.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wunderkammer Olde Curiosities Shoppe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47673729351764,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7507\/8996\/files\/FF4023CC-E8EF-4077-BB20-7420D0CE4D2A.jpg?v=1789421091"},{"product_id":"tonsil-guillotine","title":"Tonsil Guillotine","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis dark side of medical history showcases an antique “tonsil guillotine” - a devices used to sever the tonsils from the throat during a tonsillectomy. 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