Summary
Clear apothecary jar used in the pharmacy of a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia, circa 1900
Physical Description
Small, clear glass apothecary's jar with round base, straight sides, curved shoulder, short, broad, slightly outward sloping toward top neck with protruding rim and broad, flat-topped glass stopper. Very thick glass. Has small glassy crystal in bottom.
Significance
Example of pharmacy 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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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
6 cm (Length), 12 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Glassware, Pharmacy Equipment, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
