Summary
Bottle of Purissimum made by Chinosolfabrik under the trademark Chinosol, in Germany circa 1910.
Purissimum is a yellow, antiseptic powder.
The bottle is from the pharmacy of an early 20th century mental hospital in Victoria.
Physical Description
Purissimum drug (bright yellow powder) is contained in a small, clear glass bottle, sealed with a cork with a paper label with three owls depicted on front. Purissimum is also known as oxyquinoline sulfate.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Manufacturer
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Place Used
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Inscriptions
CHINOSOL / Trade Mark Brand Regd. / oxyquinolin potassium- / sulphate / CHINOSOL / PURISSIMUM / Strong safe water- / soluble / Cont. gm / powder / CHINOSOLFABRIK / A.G. / HAMBURG / 933
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
91 mm (Height), 36 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Exhibition Collection Management
40 mm (Length), 40 mm (Width), 90 mm (Height)
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References
information on label
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Keywords
Bottles, Hospitals, Psychiatric Services, Making History - Psych Services