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Apothecary Jar - Draught, circa 1930
Reg. No: SH 850612
- Summary:
- Apothecary jar that conatined a draught made at the pharmacy of the Receiving House at Royal Park Mental Hospital, circa 1907 - 1950. The domestic white mixture draught was apparently made-up in the pharmacy, as a treatment for constipation.
- Description:
- Very light green glass apothecary's jar with round base, straight sides, hemispherical shoulder and shortish, slim neck, slightly thicker on top, closed with a cork. Has Royal Park Receiving House label on side - Horst. Domest. Alb.(domestic white mixture draught). Jar is empty.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 27.00 cm (Height), 10.00 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | medicines, mental health, mental health institutions, pharmacy equipment, psychiatric hospitals, public parks |
| Themes this item is part of: | Psychiatric Services Collection, Medicine in Society Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection |
| Primary Classification: | MEDICINE & HEALTH |
| Secondary Classification: | Mental Health - Pharmacy |
| Tertiary Classification: | pharmaceuticals |
| Inscriptions: | AL275/M embossed on base. Printed label on side of jar: THE DRAUGHT/Haust.e Domest.Alb./To be taken as directed/ RECEIVING HOUSE ROYAL PARK. |
| Place & Date Used: | Royal Park Psychiatric Hospital (Mental Asylum), Parkville, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930 |
| References: | Royal Park Mental Hospital records. |
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