Summary
Apothecary jar that conatined a draught made at the pharmacy of the Receiving House at Royal Park Mental Hospital, circa 1907 - 1950. The domestic white mixture draught was apparently made-up in the pharmacy, as a treatment for constipation.
Physical Description
Very light green glass apothecary's jar with round base, straight sides, hemispherical shoulder and shortish, slim neck, slightly thicker on top, closed with a cork. Has Royal Park Receiving House label on side - Horst. Domest. Alb.(domestic white mixture draught). Jar is empty.
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, May 1985
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Place & Date Used
Royal Park Psychiatric Hospital (Mental Asylum), Parkville, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930
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Inscriptions
AL275/M embossed on base. Printed label on side of jar: THE DRAUGHT/Haust.e Domest.Alb./To be taken as directed/ RECEIVING HOUSE ROYAL PARK.
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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
10 cm (Length), 27 cm (Height)
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References
Royal Park Mental Hospital records.
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Keywords
Medicines, Mental Health, Mental Health Institutions, Pharmacy Equipment, Psychiatric Hospitals, Public Parks, Making History - Psych Services
