Summary
Brown apothecary jar containing hamemelis (witch hazel) used in the pharmacy of a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia, circa 1920. Made: P D & Company. Hamamelis was used to treat haemorrhoids.
Physical Description
Dark brown glass apothecary's jar with round, concave base, straight sides, hemispherical shoulder, shortish, narrow neck and protruding, slightly upward curved rim. Stopper is missing. Has yellow paper label, printed in black on one side. Jar contained hamamelis (witch-hazel leaves) which was used to treat haemorrhoids. Jar is empty.
Significance
Example of pharmaceuticals used in Victorian mental health hospitals
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
HAMAMELIS printed in black on yellow paper label on side of jar. P D & CO embossed 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
7.5 cm (Length), 19 cm (Height)
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References
Martindale. The extra pharmacopoeia, 26th ed. London. Pharmaceutical Press. 1972
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Keywords
Pharmaceuticals, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
