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Drug - Amyl Nitrate, circa 1900
Reg. No: SH 850089
- Summary:
- Also known as amyl nitrite. Crushed glass vials. A vasodilator used in the pharmacy at Royal Park Psychiatric Hospital. Traditionally used to treat angina heart attacks or cyanide poisoning. Can also induce a short-lived state of euphoria on inhalation. Used in Parkville, Victoria, Australia circa 1900
- Description:
- Small, hinged tin, lined with cotton wool containing 2 tiny knitted nylon sheaths lined with cotton padding. Inside are glass capsules (crushed) which contained amyl nitrite. Also inside tin is label (came off lid) from the Pharmacy, Royal Park Psychiatric Hospital, for amyl nitrite.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Royal Park Psychiatric Hospital (Mental Asylum)
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 6.00 cm (Height), 2.00 cm (Width), 5.00 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | hospitals, mental health, mental health institutions, psychiatric services |
| 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: | Label is torn: Reads in part: NITEIT/CH-ELLIOT/CAL CO. PTY LTD/SYDNEY. |
| Place Made: | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Place & Date Used: | Parkville, Victoria, Australia, circa 1900 |
| References: | information on exhibit. |
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