Summary
Cork Press - Enterprise Manufacturing Company, circa 1887. Made by Enterprise Manufacturing Company Patent no.2 (1867/08/07). Used to mould corks so they could fit pharmaceutical bottles. Used in the pharmacy of a psychiatric hospital in Victoria, Australia
Physical Description
12cm diameter vertical wheel with ridges on outside, set slightly off-centre with semi-circular frame with ridges on inside. At closest point corrugated surfaces are 1cm apart, at furthest 3.5cm. Frame has straight sides and is screwed to oblong wooden base. Vertical triangular shaft (concave) from bottom of frame supports wheel and shields cork from shooting outside while being rolled. Wheel has long slightly bent handle sticking outside, resting on top of frame. Painted black with yellow and gold trim.
Significance
Example of equipment used in the pharmacy of a psychiatric hospital in Victoria Australia
More Information
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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
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, circa 1887
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
ENTERPRISE MFG CO/PHILA engraved on handle. PAT AUG 7 NO 2 1867 engraved on side of frame.
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
31 cm (Length), 7.5 cm (Width), 17 cm (Height)
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References
oral history
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Keywords
Hospitals, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacy Equipment, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
