Summary
Ampoule from product pack - Penicillin, part of a set of 5 ampoules (the Sodium Salt of Penicillin, dried and "in Vacuo") in a cardboard container. Manufactured by Commonwealth Serum Laboratories, 1945.
Physical Description
Hand blown glass ampoule with black text on the exterior and a dried brown compound inside.
Significance
An early example of penicillin manufactured by Commonwealth Serum Laboratories
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Acquisition Information
Donation from CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 24 Mar 2004
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Inscriptions
PENICILIN N48-1 / HI 100 000 UNITS / SEALED 30/10/44
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Overall Dimensions
148 mm (Height), 29 mm (Outside Diameter)
Measurement of single ampoule. Dimensions of each ampoule differ slightly due to hand blown glass.
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