Summary
Pill machine used in pharmacy of mental health hospital, circa 1900, in Victoria Australia
Physical Description
Pill rolling board is mounted on a piece of wood one end, so that it slopes. The board is oblong, has a screw-on brass slider each side of board. The board has a corrugated bar for pill rolling. The wooden flat roller has handle each side and corrugated brass bar attached underneath the roller. Has a back and forth movement.
Significance
Example of equipment used in pharmacy of mental health hospital in Victoria Australia
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Overall Dimensions
20 cm (Length), 33 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Hospitals, Psychiatric Services, Making History - Psych Services
