Summary
Green apothecary jar containing iodipamide methylglucamine used in the pharmacy of a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia, circa 1950. Used for medical imaging of internal organs.
Physical Description
Apothecary's jar is green glass with a round body and stopper. Minor residues in the base of the container (less than 5mL).
Significance
Example of pharmaceutical products used at 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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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
TINCT.IODI. METH: R.H. M on base
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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
5.8 cm (Length), 19.5 cm (Height), 312.3 g (Weight)
Total weight includes label.
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Keywords
Medical Imaging, Pharmaceuticals, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
