Summary
Apothecary jar containg Barbados Aloe, used as a purgative, laxative. Made by W.T. Company U.S.A., circa 1848 - 1950. Used in the pharmacy of a Victorian psychiatric hopsital, circa 1848 - 1950.
Physical Description
Clear glass apothecary's jar (stained brown inside by contents) with round, slightly concave base, straight sides, hemispherical shoulder, short, broad neck with thick, protruding neck and glass stopper with flat, round, horizontal top. Curved, oblong perspex nameplate, painted from back is glued into inset on side of jar. Contains remnants of powdered barbados aloe, which is a purgative. Approximate volume of container; 1L, approximately 1/4 full of powdered pharmaceutical.
More Information
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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 & Date Used
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Inscriptions
P. ALOES BARB painted in black on white (with gold and red border) on back of perspex plate glued into inset on side of jar. W.T.CO./U.S.A. embossed on base
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
9.5 cm (Length), 24 cm (Height), 818.5 g (Weight)
Total weight includes packaging and label.
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References
British pharmaceutical codex, 1963. London. Pharmaceutical Press.
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Keywords
Medicines, Pharmacy Equipment, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
