Summary
Jar of Carbolic acid ungent, circa 1920. Used in a mental health hospital in Victoria. Carbolic acid (phenol) ointment was used to dull itching and on small wounds for slight antiseptic quality.
Physical Description
Brown glass ointment jar, labelled Felton Grimwade & Co., Ung. Acid Carbol. B.P. Jar has broad, round concave base and straight sides, recessed at the top. Flat topped lid fits loosely over recessed section. Jar contains a cream-coloured ointment. Jar has green paper sealing strips around join of lid and top of jar.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Manufacturer
Felton, Grimwade & Co. Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1920
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Place & Date Used
Office of Psychiatric Services, Victoria, Australia, circa 1920
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Inscriptions
On label on front of bottle: Ung. Acid. Carbol..B.P. / FROM THE LABORATORIES OF / FELTON GRIMWADE & CO. PTY. LTD., / MELBOURNE. / [stamped] 1378
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
125 mm (Height), 96 mm (Outside Diameter)
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