Summary
Bottle of Tincture of Belladonna made by Sigma Ltd., used at a mental health hospital, Mayday Hills Hospital in Beechworth, Victoria, Australia circa 1920. It was used to treat heart conditions.
Physical Description
Brown glass bottle stamped with rows of crosses and 'Not to be Taken', with white metal lid. Contained Tincture of Belladonna. Poisonous substance.
Significance
Example of pharmaceuticals used in the pharmacy of a mental health hospital in Victoria Australia
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mayday Hills Hospital, Sep 1992
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Manufacturer
Sigma Co. Ltd., Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1920
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Place & Date Used
Mayday Hills Hospital, Beechworth, Victoria, Australia, circa 1920
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Inscriptions
Printed incomplete label: ADCA/POISON/--NCTURE OF -ELLADONNA/--NCTURA BELLADONNAE/--10 to 30 min (0.6-2ml)Sigm- Ltd/ Melbourne/ --Drug Companies ---Australia Pty. Ltd'. Stamped on bottom of bottle: 'F1148/16O2S/M(mark)2'.
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
9 cm (Length), 7 cm (Width), 29 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Bottles, Hospitals, Mental Health, Mental Health Institutions, Making History - Psych Services
