Summary
Bottle of zinc iodide by Thomas Morson & Son Ltd, used in a mental hospital pharmacy, Victoria Australia circa 1860. Zinc iodide was used as an antiseptic.
Physical Description
Drug is contained in a small, deep-blue, round bottle with a clear glass stopper and paper label.
Significance
Example of pharmaceuticals used in a menatl health hospital in Victoria Australia
More Information
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Collection Names
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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
Thomas Morson & Son Ltd., London, England, Great Britain, circa 1860
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
TRADE MARK / THOMAS MORSON & SON LTD. / Elm Street, Gray's Inn Road, / LONDON, ENGLAND / ZINC IODIDE./ Ref. No.
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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
79 mm (Height), 30 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Exhibition Collection Management
30 mm (Length), 30 mm (Width), 80 mm (Height)
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References
information on label
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Keywords
Bottles, Hospitals, Psychiatric Services, Making History - Psych Services
