Summary
Blue apothecary jar used in the pharmacy of a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia, circa 1910
Physical Description
Apothecary's jar (medicine bottle) is of deep blue glass, has flat sides and short neck.
Significance
Example of pharmaceutical equipment 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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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
2 - encircled 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
6.7 cm (Length), 18.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Glassware, Pharmacy Equipment, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
