Summary
Bottle of hydrobromate of quinine obtained from the pahramacy of a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia circa 1920. Made by Howards & Sons Ltd., London. Quinine was used for the treatment of various fevers as well as epilepsy.
Physical Description
Drug Hydrobromate of Quinine is contained in a clear glass bottle, sealed with a cork. Emptied by Conservation label. White powder residue on inside of jar.
Significance
Example of pharmaceuticals used in mental health hospitals in Victoria, Australia in the early 1900s
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, 03 Oct 1985
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Manufacturer
Howards & Sons Ltd., London, England, Great Britain, circa 1920
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
(QUINAE HYDROBROMIDUM B.P.C.)/HYDROBROMATE/of/QUININE,/Prepared by HOWARDS & SONS LTD.,/(ESTD.1797) 961338 ILFORD near LONDON/printed on label.
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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
4.3 cm (Length), 10.5 cm (Height), 102.1 g (Weight)
Total weight includes label.
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References
information on label.
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Keywords
Bottles, Hospitals, Psychiatric Services, Making History - Psych Services