Summary
A tin drug sieve used in the preparation of pharmaceuticals in the pharmacy of a psychiatric hospital in Victoria, Australia, circa 1900.
Physical Description
Drug sieve has a round wide tin base with a detachable smaller round tin with a sieve base which fits into the base. Has a lift-off lid with a metal rod through the centre, with a brush attached. On the top of the lid is a handle which rotates the brush on the sieve.
Significance
Example of equipment used in the pharmacy of psychiatric hospitals.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Overall Dimensions
21.5 cm (Length), 39.3 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Hospitals, Pharmaceuticals Apparatus & Instruments, Psychiatric Hospitals, Psychiatric Institutions, Pharmacy Equipment, Drugs, Pharmaceuticals, Psychiatric Services, Making History - Psych Services
