Summary
Ceramic pill tile circa 1900, used in the pharmacy for mixing medications in a mental health hospital in Victoria Australia
Physical Description
White ceramic tile, marked with a scale and for use in conjunction with the pelvimeter, item 256.1. The square, glazed tile has the scale 0 - 24 (155cm long) printed on the face of it. There is a trademark, "Resurgam", below a phoenix, both in black, printed on the top of the tile.
Significance
Example of equipment used in the pharmacy of mental health hospital in Victoria Australia
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
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
Figures 0 6 12 18 24 plus RESURGAM with 'phoenix' above printed in black on face of tile. Resurgam means 'I will rise again'
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - clinical, Pharmaceuticals
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
24.5 cm (Length), 1.5 cm (Width), 24.5 cm (Height)
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References
Down Bros. and Mayer & Phelps Ltd. Surgical instruments appliances and hospital equipment. Vol.2 London.1955.
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Keywords
Hospitals, Psychiatric Services, Making History - Psych Services
