Summary
Ceramic mortar, circa 1920, used in the pharmacy of a mental health hospital in Victoria Australia. Possibly Wedgewood
Physical Description
Very large mortar of white clay (china). Very thick-sided, hemispherical bowl on flat, round edged base 1.5cm thick. Lip is hollowed into wall of bowl from inside, only minutely bowing out on outside.
Significance
Example of pharmacy equipment used in a mental health hospital in Victoria Australia
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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
7/WARRANTED/ACID PROOF imprinted on base
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Overall Dimensions
22.5 cm (Length), 13 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Hospitals, Psychiatric Services, Making History - Psych Services
