Summary
Blue apothecary bottle which had contained Kruse's magnesia used at a pharmacy in a mental health hospital, Victoria, Australia, circa 1880. The bottle was made by Felton Grimwade & Co. and its contents used as a health supplement.
Physical Description
Apothecary's jar of a very light blue glass with oval base and rounded body. Short neck and rim top. Bottle is empty. Would have held milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide).
Significance
Example of pharmaceutical products used in Victorian mental health hospitals.
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
Felton, Grimwade & Co., Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1880
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
KRUSES PRIZE MEDAL MAGNESIA - embossed on side.
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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
7.5 cm (Length), 20 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Diet & Nutrition, Pharmaceuticals, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
