Summary
Brown apothecary jar used in the pharmacy of a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia, circa 1910.
Physical Description
Apothecary jar is of dark brown glass. It has a semi-circular base with sides divided into panels. It has flat sides and a short neck. Four rows of "x" underneath each other embossed on two sides. It contained a poisonous substance. Jar is empty.
Significance
Example of pharmaceutical equipment used in Victorian mental health hospitals.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, 27 Sep 1985
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
Embossed on side: NOT TO BE TAKEN Embossed on base: M128 / 7
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
4.3 cm (Length), 13.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Glassware, Pharmacy Equipment, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
