Summary
Made: circa 1848 - 1950. Used: Victoria, Australia, circa 1848 - 1950. Used in the pharmacy of a Victorian psychiatric hospital. Commonly used for pouring chemical solutions.
Physical Description
Crucible plated in brass, with pouring lip and straight, thin handle which has thread on the end (possibly for screwing on to an insulated holder).
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
ASH engraved on bottom
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - clinical, Laboratory equipment
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
15.5 cm (Length), 6.7 cm (Width), 2 cm (Height)
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References
Oral history: Dr E.C. Dax, 4.3.1992
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Keywords
Chemistry, Pharmacy Equipment, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
