Summary

Made by Bush W. J. & Co. Limited, circa 1848 - 1930. Used in Victoria, Australia, circa 1848 - 1930. Used in the pharmacy of a mental health hospital in Victoria. Garlic has expectorant, diaphoretic, disinfectant and diuretic properties.

Physical Description

Small brown glass medicine bottle with a round base and short neck, with a black plastic screw-on cap and paper label. Bottle is empty.

Significance

Example of pharmaceutical products used in a Victorian mental health hospital circa 1900

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