Apothecary Jar - Wright's Rheumatic Remedy, circa 1920

Green apothecary jar containing Wright's Rheumatic Remedy used in the pharmacy of a mental health hospital, Victoria, Australia, circa 1920.

Apothecary's jar (medicine bottle) of clear glass. It has flat sides with a rather long neck. Bottle is empty.

Example of pharmaceuticals used in Victorian mental health hospitals

More Information

Collection Names

Psychiatric Services Collection
Collecting Areas

Medicine & Health, Public Life & Institutions
Acquisition Information

Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
Manufacturer

Wrights, circa 1920
Place & Date Used

Victoria, Australia, circa 1920
Inscriptions

WRIGHTS RHEUMATIC REMEDY J4 - embossed on side
Classification

Medicine & health, Mental health - pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals
Category

History & Technology
Discipline

History
Type of item

Object
Overall Dimensions

5.5 cm (Length), 19.5 cm (Height)
Keywords

Pharmaceuticals, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services