Summary
Bottle of Koopmann's Lotion obtainable from Cole, G.W., McEwan House, 343 Little Collins St., Melbourne & 206 York St., South Melbourne, circa 1860. used in the pharmacy of a mental health hospital in Victoria Australia. Used for general aches and pains.
Physical Description
Empty clear glass medicine bottle with oblong base, straight sides, rounded shoulders sloping to narrow top with plastic screw-top. Picture of woman on label.
Significance
Example of pharmaceuticals used in a mental health hospital
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
G/M 2330/70/F1837/M - embossed on base. Label reads: "Wonder of the Age/ Koopmann's Lotion /for the cure of/ Neuralgia/ Sciatica/ Rheumatism /Chronic Pains in any part of the body/ Sore Throats, Headache/ Sunstroke/ and all diseases of the Skin/ Bruises, Sprains/ Inflamation/ Earache &c &c/ A Perfect Cure in cases of /Blood Poisoning/ Registered/ Splendid after Shaving.".
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals
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overall dimensions
7.5 cm (Length), 5 cm (Width), 20.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Bottles, Hospitals, Psychiatric Services, Making History - Psych Services
