Summary
French brown stoneware bottle traditionally used for storage of rum, manufactured by J&J Desjonqueres Foucarmont, circa 1900. Used in a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia, circa 1900.
Physical Description
Glazed ceramic bottle is urn-shaped, with a hooked handle at the neck. There is a rim around the top, and a cork stopper.
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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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
Imprinted: FEDERAL LAW FORBIDS SALE OR RE-USE OF THIS BOTTLE. On side of bottle near base: Eis J&J Desjonqueres Foucarmont (S.Ms).
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - institutional life, Food & drink storage
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
12 cm (Length), 12 cm (Width), 21 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Alcohol, Bottles, Food & Drink Preparation, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
