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Mortar - Ceramic, circa 1920
Reg. No: SH 850494
- Summary:
- Ceramic mortar, circa 1920, used in the pharmacy of a mental health hospital in Victoria Australia. Possibly Wedgewood
- Description:
- Very large mortar of white clay (china). Very thick-sided, hemispherical bowl on flat, round edged base 1.5cm thick. Lip is hollowed into wall of bowl from inside, only minutely bowing out on outside.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 13.00 cm (Height), 22.50 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | hospitals, 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: | equipment |
| Inscriptions: | 7/WARRANTED/ACID PROOF imprinted on base |
| Place & Date Used: | Victoria, Australia, circa 1920 |
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