Summary
Apothecary jars containing medications from the pharmacy of a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia, circa 1900. Contain resin ointment for ulcers and sores. Zinc Oxide ointment for soothing the skin.
Physical Description
Apothecary jars are made from china in a cylindrical shape with a round base. They have a maroon body and gold and white painted label printed with blue/black lettering. Gold rim and white base.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, 18 Sep 1985
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Date Used
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Inscriptions
Printed on jars: .1 UNG:RESINAE; .2 UNG:ZINCI:OXYD; .3 E; .4 EXT:1?; .5 EX? .6 UNG? .7 COM? ROSE.
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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
14 cm (Length), 19.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Hospitals, Psychiatric Services, Making History - Psych Services
