Summary
Brown apothecary jar containing carbolic acid from pharmacy at mental health hospital, Victoria, Australia, circa 1890. Carbolic acid (phenol) was used as an antibacterial disinfectant.
Physical Description
Brown glass apothecary's jar has concave oval base, straight sides, rounded shoulders and shortish, narrow neck with protruding rim. Cork or stopper is missing. Has printed paper label - acid. carbol. - glued on side. Jar is empty. Brown residue in base.
Significance
Example of pharmaceutical products used in Victorian mental health hospitals
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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Manufacturer (Possible)
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
ACID.CARBOL printed label glued on side of jar, with 1 in 2 handwritten on . FABRIC MARKET/TRADE MARKE embossed on base.
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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
9 cm (Length), 21 cm (Height)
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References
Martindale. The Extra pharmacopoeia. 26th ed. London Pharmaceutical Press. 1972.
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Keywords
Antibiotics, Pharmacy Equipment, Psychiatric Hospitals, Sterilisation Equipment, Making History - Psych Services
