Brief Description

Signed menu for the 1899 Annual Dinner for the Medical Students' Society, given by the October Medical Graduates. Menu is printed in blue on buff card, gilt edged with black insignia.

The following signatures appear on both left and right inside pages: J.T. Yule, H.G. Chapman, J.T. Murphy, J. Riddekk, L.S. Allan, R.C. Withington, A.G. Owen, A.E.R. White, H.R. Catford, C.F. Hodgkinson, D.D.Cade, C.E.C. Wilson, G.F. Sleeman, H.H.E. Russell, J.C. Muir, S.S. Sleeman, F.S. I. Nelson, C.F.G. Webster, E. Buckley, W.B. Marsden, B. Crellin?, ? Sykes? B. Kilongton , W.C. MacKenzie and E. Feilihenfell?

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Card (printed).

References

Russell, K. F., Melbourne Medical School, 1862 - 1962, Melbourne University Press, 1977, p 222.

Brief Description

Menu for dinner given by J.G. Beaney for students surgeons and dressers of the Melbourne Hospital, October 14th 1888. Blue printed wording on cream card. The front also bears an illustration depicting a fish, a rod and painting on an easel.

History of Object

Donor's father was present at this dinner.

Materials and Finishes

Card (printed).

References

Brief Description

Book type plate of W.D. McInness portrait of Sir Hugh Devine.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed)

References

Association file; AMA Museum Catalogue;

Brief Description

Five admission cards to lectures at the University of Edinburgh 1827 to 1831, made out to James Johnston. Printed and written on each card:

(.1) University of Edinburgh Lizars Sculpt. Novr. 6th 1827. Lectures on the principles and practice of surgery by Alex Munro. Mr. James S Johnston. NB. These lectures qualify for an Examination at Surgeons Hall in London.

(.2) Lectures on Principles and Practice of music by John Mackintosh M.D., Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons &c. For Mr. James S. Johnston, Edinburgh 4th November 1828. No 43, Lizars sc.t.

(.3) No 20 Nov. 1828, University of Edinburgh. Lectures on the institutes of medicine by W. P. Alison M.D. for Mr. James Johnston.

(.4) Lectures on Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology by Robert Knox, M.D. F.R.S.E., Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, successor to the late Dr. John Barclay. To Mr. James S. Johnston Edinr. Nov 3 1829, Second course Miller Sc.

(.5) Lectures on the Principles and Practice of Surgery by James Syme, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, London & Edinburgh, for James S. Johnston, Edinburgh 9th, Nov. 1931, Lizets sc

Cards printed by Lizars Sculpt, 3 Millars Sc and Lizets Sc.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed).

References

Brief Description

Double sided book plate, in black and white, bearing portraits of Basil Kilvington and B. T. Zwar.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Association file; AMA Museum Catalogue.
Russell, K. F., Melbourne Medical School, 1862 - 1962, Melbourne University Press, 1977.

Brief Description

Registration payment receipt for I. Wallace dated 21 December 1858, from the Scottish Branch of the General Council of Medical Education and Registration.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Association File; AMA Museum Catalogue.
See also registration numbers 562, 569 to 572.

Brief Description

Parcel envelope of pale blue, addressed to W.B. Walsh, franked in 1878. Gauze-paper construction.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper and cotton.

References

Association File; AMA Museum Catalogue.
Also see registration numbers 613 to 632.

Brief Description

Membership Subscription Receipt for £25 for A.E. Rosden White from the Public Library Society of Victoria. Includes green stamp duty stamp.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Association File.
Also see registration numbers 634 to 653; particularly related to registration 634.

Brief Description

Medicine prescription for a Mrs Strahan from J. Champion, Chemist. In pink prescription envelope with blue printing.

History of Object

Found in book belonging to donor's father, Archibald Strahan, former Secretary to the Forests Commission, 1937. Made out for donor's grandmother. Possibly signed by donor's uncles, Dr. E.A. Strahan (Carlton, and M.O. to Carlton Football Club) or Dr S.G. Strahan (Moonee Ponds. Donor dates scrip around 1900.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Correspondence File.

Brief Description

Collection of labels printed for Dawsons Chemists Limited, covering cough mixtures, nose and eye drops, plus common cure-alls. Not dated.

History of Object

Dawsons Chemists Ltd. were located in High Street.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed and glued).

References

Brief Description

Assortment of labels from various British pharmacies and chemists, for an array of medicines, extracts and toiletries. Not dated, located to 1900s.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Envelope for shampoo powder preparation, "Cranston's Grolox Emulsified Coconut Oil Shampoo Powder". Not dated.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Handbill announcing the 6th Tracy-Maund Memorial Lecture for the Royal Women's Hospital, by John Nattrass. Includes paragraph history, important dates, and acknowledgements; with building plan loose sheet accompaniment.

History of Object

Long title, "The Royal Women's Hospital Melbourne 6th Tracy-Maund Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, 29th April, 1969, 'As it was in the beginning... The Women's, the furst lying-in hospital in the Australasian colonies' by John Nattrass, Hon. Historian to the Hospital."

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed).

References

Also see registration number 698.

Brief Description

Circular from the Superintendant, Women's Hospital, notifying contributions and life-governors of a Special General Meeting, at Melbourne Town Hall, 11 March 1910, to consider new by-laws.

History of Object

Superintendant named as Walter F. Wyatt.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Confidential handbill advising the Rules of the Advisory Board to the Women's Hospital.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Envelope addressed to Doctor Felix Meijer, words one under the other, and for being written in abnormal direction. Dated 1884.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Envelope addressed to Felix Meijer; address written in a serpentine line with joined words. Back of item features ink silhouette of a gentleman with a top hat and walking cane. Dated 1884.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Envelope addressed to Dr Felix Meÿer, words forming a circle surrounding four postage stamps at centre.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Envelope addressed to Dr Felix Meÿer, bearing a notable number of stamped marks for an architect firm. Dated 1888.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Picture postcard from R.A. Willis to R. and L. Rodda, with black and white view of "Le barrage de la Grande Dixence." Dated 1972.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Invitation card for Professor and Mrs R.A. Rodda to university luncheon for Professor R.A. Willis, and Mr and Mrs J.H. Willis.

History of Object

Luncheon in the Union, Monday, 4th February at 12.45 for 1.00pm.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed).

References

Brief Description

Circular advertising R.A. Willis' guest lecture on "Some unusual embryonic and other tumours in children", for the University of Tasmania, on 2 February 1976.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper.

References

Brief Description

General letter, unaddressed, as invitation to R.A. Willis' lecture and afternoon tea, on 2 February 1976, dated 19 January 1976.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

List indicating to whom invitations have been sent for a lecture by R.A. Willis at University of Tasmania. Acceptances and inability to attend marked in crosses and ticks.

History of Object

Acceptances: Dr M.M. Wilson, Dr T.A. Nowell, Dr J.H.H. Keall, Dr B. French, Dr D.D.E. Evans, Dr E.T. Cusick, Dr J. Nesbit, Dr T. Brain, Dr Tucker and Dr Mitchell.
Refusals: Dr A. Bradley, Dr M. Beamish, Dr M. Baikie, Dr K. Marsden, Dr C.H. Kelland, Dr R.S. Parsons, Dr Cummings.

Materials and Finishes

Paper.

References

Brief Description

Invitation to the E.H. Embley Memorial Dinner Dance at the Eighth Annual Congress of Anesthetists, at the Congree Hotel, 17 October 1929 at 7 o'clock.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

See also Supplementary File; contains copy of cover.

Brief Description

Invitation for conferral of Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws, University of Edinburgh, to H.B. Allen, for 12 July 1912. Printed on cream card in red and black ink. Inscribed by hand in black ink, signed 'William Turner' (Principal); "L. P. Grant" (Sec. Sen. Acad.)

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, with ink (red and black)

References

Brief Description

Invitation card to the H.B. Allens to Afternoon Party at Windsor Castle, from the monarchs of the British Empire, 1912. Mounted in simple small gilt frame (incl. glass and backing).

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed and embossed), wood (gilt), glass and metal.

References

Brief Description

Set of postcards from Melbourne University Post Card Series 1, in black and white, showing views of the campus. Plus green striped original envelope.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed) and paper (printed).

References

Correspondence File: Wood, Ian J. (Dr), 19-12-1967. See Supplementary File for listing of views in this collection, and some copy reprints.

Brief Description

Business card of Mr William Stone, simply stating his name on a small cream-coloured card.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed).

References

Brief Description

Business card for William Stone as director of Crankless Engines Limited.

History of Object

Donor is daughter of William Stone.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed).

References

See also registration number 1010.

Brief Description

Envelope addressed to Mr A.D. Stone in St. Kilda, with franking band at top front and back. Dated November 1926.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper.

References

Brief Description

Invitation to a ball at the Town Hall, 5 November 1934, to the H.M. Hewletts, honouring the Duke of Gloucester. Features an illustration of folk dancing around May pole on village common.

History of Object

Addressed to Mrs H.M. Hewlett, Melbourne Mansions, Collins Street, Melbourne. Inivtation extended to Dr and Mrs H.M. Hewlett and Miss Hewlett. Ball held by Lord Mayor Sir Harold Gengoult Smith.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Invitation to celebrations for opening of Commonwealth Parliament, to the H.M. Hewletts from the Government of Victoria. Coat of arms frieze at bottom and female protectoress in Australian scenes.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Invitation to the Opening of the Commonwealth Parliament at the Exhibition Building in 1901, to the .M. Hewletts, from the Prime Minister. Depicts scene from Kipling's "Commonwealth Ode".

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Invitation to the Royal Review at Flemington, 1901, to the H.M. Hewletts, from the Government of Victoria. Has medallions of Flemington Race Course and Duke and Duchess of Gloucestor.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Invitation to a "conversazione" at Exhibition Building, 1901, to the H.M. Hewletts, from the Government of Victoria. Depicts scene of Exhibition Building, also floral and fauna frieze with picture medallions.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Invitation to an evening reception at Exhibition Building, to the H.M. Hewletts, from the Minister of State, 1901, to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. Depicts female protectoresses.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Advertising circular for a set of reference books, "The Practical Medicine Series", 1909.

History of Object

Object was tucked inside registration number 1077.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

See also registration numbers 1077 to 1080.

Brief Description

Advertising handbill for "Bovril" beef extract, black-on-white printed, featuring illustration of maid using Bovril in her cooking.

History of Object

Photocopy used as display aid in pharmacy, location 01.13.05.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Product envelope for "Nurse Golton's Cap for Prominent Ears". Gilt printed envelope with picture of child wearing said cap (size 1, 9½ x__), costing 2/6.

History of Object

Photocopy used as display aid in pharmacy, location 01.15.0.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Cylindrical cardboard box for protecting a medicine glass, but now holding suture thread. Black textured outside with gilt printing on lid and base.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard.

References

Brief Description

Black and white reprint of photograph of J.E. Neild in middle age, sporting a bow-tie.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (photographic), cardboard, wood (painted and gilded) and glass.

References

Brief Description

Sepia-coloured print depicting Louis Pasteur holding two white rabbits. He wears a long suit coat and a cap hat. Copy of illustration in "Vanity Fair" by Thackeray.

Printed label (on glass): "Louis Pasteur, 1822-1895/While Professor of Physics at Dijon, separating the dextro- and the levo-rotatory forms/of tartaric acid, Louis Pasteur laid the foundation of modern stereo-chemistry. His/researches into silkworm-disease and fermentaiton in wine and beer were of tremen-/dous economic value tio France, and from the latter study dates our term 'Pasteuriza-/tion.' His triumphs over anthrax and hydrophobia are his most dramatic achievements,/and he is known as the pioneer of preventive inoculation."

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed) and cardboard.

References

Brief Description

Sepia-coloured print depicting Rudolf Virchow with clasped hands, and wearing a long suit coat. Copy of illustration in "Vanity Fair" by W.M. Thackeray.

Printed label (stuck to glass): "Rudolph (Ludwig Karl) Virchow, 1821-1902/The "Father of Modern Pathology" became Professor of Pathological Anatomy at/Würzburg in 1849, and seven years later held the corresponding chair at Berlin and/directorship at the Pathological Institute. His original contributions to pathology inclde/his work on thrombosis and embolism (1846) and his distinction between fatty infiltra-/tion and fatty degeneration. In 1847 he founded what is universally known today as 'Virchow's Archiv.'"

History of Object

Virchow was Professor of Pathology at Würzburg (1849-56) and author of the revolutionary "Cellular Pathology" (1858).

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed) and cardboard.

References

Part of set: registration numbers 1763 to 1769.

Book: Jones, Barry and Dixon, M.V., 1986. "Macmillan Dictionary of Biography" (Macmillan), p. 859.

Brief Description

Sepia-coloured print depicting Marie and Pierre Curie, making their discovery in a laboratory. Copy of illustration in "Vanity Fair" by W.M. Thackeray.

Printed label (stuck on glass): "Pierre Curie, 1859-1906, and Marie Sklodowska Curie/1867-1934/The discovery of the most precious substance on earth, which has become medicine's/first friend in its battle with the most feared of all diseases, was due to the partnership/of a physicist, Pierre Curie, and his chemist wife, Marie. In 1898, through their combined/efforts, polonium and radium were discovered and given to the world."

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed) and cardboard.

References

Part of set: registration numbers 1763 to 1769.

Brief Description

Sepia-coloured print depicting Oliver Wendell Holmes, caricaturing his bushy eyebrows and portly bearing. Copy of illustration in "Vanity Fair" by W.M. Thackeray.

Printed label (stuck on glass): "Oliver Wendell Holmes, 1809-1894/Oliver Wendell Holmes achieved immortality in both literature and medicine. At the/age of 38 Holmes became, and for 35 years remained, Professor of Anatomy and/Physiology. While not a great anatomist he was a great teacher. His treatise 'On the/contagiousness of puerperal fever' ranks as one of the outstanding classics in medical/literature."

History of Object

Holmes was: American author and physician (anatomy lectures)

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed) and cardboard.

References

Part of set: registration numbers 1763 to 1769.

Book: Jones, Barry and Dixon, M.V., 1986. "Macmillan Dictionary of Biography" (Macmillan), p. 404.

Brief Description

Sepia-coloured print depicting Sir William Crookes, caricaturing his twirled moustache and shown holding cathode-ray tube. Copy of illustraiton in "Vanity Fair" by Thackeray.

Printed label (stuck to glass): "Sir William Crookes, 1832-1919/It is the borderland of chemistry and physics that the researches of Sir William/Crookes, by training a chemist, are related to medicine. His investigations cover many/fields. He discovered thallium, separated uranium-X, and invented the radiometer and/Crookes Tube, a high vacuum tube in which he studied the cathode rays. These/played their part in the discovery of the X-rays and are now known to be electrons."

History of Object

Crookes was a chemist and physicist, President of the Society of Psychical Research (1896-9), and Royal Society (1913-16). He discovered thallium (1861) and looked at cathode-ray tubes.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed) and cardboard.

References

Part of set: registration numbers 1763 to 1769.

Book: Jones, Barry and Dixon, M.V., 1986. "Macmillan Dictionary of Biography" (Macmillan), p. 212.

Brief Description

Sepia-coloured print depicting Sir Richard Owen caricaturing his stoop, lean body and firm Scottish profile. Copy of illustration in "Vanity Fair" by W.M. Thackeray.

Printed label (stuck on glass): "Sir Richard Owen, 1804-1892/The greatest British comparative anatomist of his age, and was first Hunterian Professor/of Comparative Anatomy at the Royal College of Surgeons. Into comparative anatomy/he introduced the conception of analogy and homology. His monumental works -/Anatomy and Physiology of the Vertebrates; Odontography; British Fossil Mammals,/Birds and Reptiles; and Extinct Wingless Birds of New Zealand - attracted the attention of scientists."

History of Object

Owen was a palaeontologist, but also did zoological identification and classification in large quantity.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed) and cardboard.

References

Part of set: registration numbers 1763 to 1769.

Book: Jones, Barry and Dixon, M.V., 1986. "Macmillan Dictionary of Biography" (Macmillan), p. 639.

Brief Description

Sombre-coloured print depicting Charles Darwin, caricaturing his sickly disposition whilst sitting hunched on cushions. Copy of illustration in "Vanity Fair" by Thackeray.

Printed label (stuck on glass): "Charles (Robert) Darwin, 1809-1882/The prominence of Charles Darwin dates with the publication of his book in 1859, 'On/the Origin of Species.' No book has created so vast and rapid a revolution in science/and in the entire range of human thought. Charles Darwin studied medicine at/Edinburgh, but found his career after a five years' voyage as Naturalist on the 'Beagle'."

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed) and cardboard.

References

Part of set: registration numbers 1763 to 1769.

Brief Description

Sombre-coloured print depicting T.H. Huxley standing with arms crossed and wearing pince-nez and long suit coat. Copy of illustration in "Vanity Fair" by Thackeray.

Printed label (stuck to glass): "Thomas Henry Huxley, 1825-1895/Studied medicine at Charing Cross Hospital, London. When twenty, Huxley discovered/the layer of cells in the rootsheath of hairs which bears his name. He introduced the/idea of teaching Morphology through a series of typical animals, norms of their species,/and wrote the 'Theory of the Vertebrate Skull, Zoological evidence as to man's place in/nature', 'Elementary lessons in physiology' and other classics."

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed) and cardboard.

References

Part of set: registration numbers 1763 to 1769.

Brief Description

Directions sheet for Doremus' Urea Meter, which ascertains the quantity (proportion?) of urea in the urine.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Receipt slip for Examination number as assigned by the University of Melbourne registrar to R.F. Lowe.

History of Object

J.F. Bainbridge was Registrar at the time of this examination.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Seventeen printing blocks for newspaper job-printing, consisting of cast metal on wooden block. Various pharmacy products are illustrated.

History of Object

Blocks used in the printing works of the "Richmond Chronicle" for job-printing. Products include "Eclipse Paragon" improved sheath; Davol Rubber Co. household waterbottles; "Vimule" pessary; "Eskimo" Infant Syringe; "Hygena" Spray Syringe; other pessaries and two diagrams.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, copper, wood and paper (stamped).

References

File: Supplementary File. See Supplementary File for stamps from blocks.

Brief Description

The Colonial Edition of "Wellcome's Medical Diary and Visiting List," 1902 edition with flap-over cover. Has various listings and notations by Dr ?Rintoul.

History of Object

Notes written by donor's father.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed), leatherette, metal (enamelled) and fabric.

References

Brief Description

Assortment of five exhibition stickers for the showing of Julian Smith's photograph entry, "The Card", displayed in the U.S.A. 1939-40.

History of Object

Smith's address is printed at the time as [del] East Melbourne; stickers show that photograph was exhibited at:Miniature Camera Camera Club, New York; Loeber's in San Francisco; Omaha Camera Club, Nebraska; Los Angeles Camera Club.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed) and cardboard.

References

Brief Description

Card-sized ink blotter, with optometrist's tests printed on reverse side as advertisement for optometrist/chemist.

History of Object

Printed for Kritsch's optometrist and chemist in Walcha.
Associated with registration number 2092 (box in which it arrived).

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Prescription price list of 1931, for trial glass components, spectacles and repairs. A3 sheet size.

History of Object

Associated with registration number 2092 (box in which it arrived).

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Directions sheet for the use of a portable medical spirometer, with explanation of working and illustration of a spirometer.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

See Supplementary File for photocopy of directions.

Brief Description

Doctor's business card or calling card, black on cream, which simply reads, "Alexander Park, M.D."

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed).

References

Brief Description

Manual entitled "Tycos Bood Pressure Manual", containing information about blood pressure and "Tycos" brand appliances. Black on grey cover; by Dr. Rogers.

History of Object

Came with registration number 2286.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed) and metal.

References

Brief Description

Promotional booklet entitled, "Some Don'ts Medical and Surgical", 1912, from Fellows Co. Promotes Fellows' "Syrup of Hypophosphites", a tonic and restorative.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed) and fibre.

References

Brief Description

Ticket for the London Hospital, engraved originally around 1740. It represents Christ and his disciples, with persons at a distance carried to hospital.

History of Object

Accompanying the ticket is the Biblical reference, "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." [St. Matthew, Chap. XXV. Verse 40]

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Ink blotter and product advertisement for "Nujol" liquid petrolatum and "Cream of Nujol".

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Advertising poster by E.K. Turner for the centenary of women entering the medical course. Blue print on white ground, cartoon drawing entitled, "100 Years Ago..."

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Pre-typesetting and graphics; photocopies in Supplementary File.

Brief Description

Printed card menu for the University of Melbourne dinner, "Dinner in Celebraiton of the 125th Anniversary of the Medical School and the Centenary of the Admission of Women to the Medical Course."

History of Object

Toasts made by Prof. Graeme Ryan, Dr. Davis McCaughey, Prof. Em. Sir Sydney Sunderland, Mr. Peter Jones, and Dr. Lorna Lloyd-Green. Music by Praetorius Ensemble.

Materials and Finishes

Cardpaper (printed).

References

Brief Description

French card for Dr. Rutter from Charity Hospital. Black print on blue ground.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed).

References

Brief Description

Advertising poster for the 32nd Halford Oration in 1987, "The Interface Between Basic Research and Clinical Medicine", delivered by Sir Michael Woodruff.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Booklet for "Dettol" antiseptic, entitled, "The Way To Safety". Green and silver cover.

History of Object

Item arrived in a very rusty metal hat-box, found in an attic, with various popular lotions and potions for home use. See also registration numbers 2665 and 2666.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

See also registration numbers 2665 and 2666.

Brief Description

Quarterly Hospital Ticket issued from the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh to Herbert Hewlett on 12 January 1896.

History of Object

This card was issued for the holder to visit wards, operating theatres and post-mortem examinations, and in order to record hospital attendance.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed and ink), cardboard and leatherette (tooled and gilded).

References

Brief Description

Minutes of the 12th annual general meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Radiologists, 1946. H.M. Hewlett's jubilee year in radiology is noted.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed) and metal.

References

Brief Description

Booklet entitled, "Red Cross Notes", series V, number 11, 1906, released by Johnson and Johnson.

History of Object

Distributed in Australia through Potter and Birks, Macquarie Place.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed) and metal.

References

Brief Description

Instructions manual for the "Transrite" III Portable Electrocardiograph, by Cambridge Instrument Company Limited. In enveloped, with three report forms.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed and photographic), cardboard and plastic.

References

Brief Description

English postcard bearing picture of the Lister Institute, Chelsea Gardens.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed).

References

Brief Description

English postcard bearing picture of Aesculapius' sculpted head on circular plinth, from the British Museum collection, Woodbury Series, No. 6073.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed).

References

Brief Description

Advertising card for "Neuro Phosphates" Eskay Brand, bearing a sketch drawing of the Ancient Gateway, Barber Surgeons' Hall, London. No. 1, "M&J" Series.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Series of 41 book plates from the "Galerie Hervorragender Ärzte und Naturforscher" series of famous German, English and French scientists, by Lehmann of Münich.

Scientists depicted:
Angelo Masso, Francis Galton, Hans Fischer, Edward Pflüger, Franz Brunner, Lothar Heidenhain, Charles Richet, Wilhelm Roux, Carl Ludwig, J.W. von Goethe, Rudolf Beneke, Martin Haudek, Albert Döderlein, Alfred Ploetz, Ludwig Buhl, Max Borst, Max Matthes, Eduard Kaufmann, Otto Lubarsch, Ernst Siemerling, Anton von Eiselsberg, Sigmund Freud, Wilhelm Kühne, August von Kekulé, Carl Credé, Eduard Graf, Adolf von Baeyer, Adolf Baginsky, Edoardo Porro, Max Nitze, Johannes Pfannenstiel, Ernst von Leyden, Josef von Mering, Thomas Spencer, Theodor Billroth, Clemens Pirquet, Louis Lewin, Josef Skoda, Samuel Thomas von Soemmerring, Wilhelm Waldeyer, Marx von Frey.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Prescription for a Chemist to make up a lotion for "Baby de Berenger", dated 23 August 1927, with the attached envelope from K. Ramsay, Dispensing and Family Chemist, Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe.

History of Object

The prescription and envelope were donated by Anne Fraser who received the documents from the original "Baby de Berenger".

Materials and Finishes

Paper (ink).

References

Brief Description

Advertising poster for the seminar, "Melbourne Medical Women: 100 Years", held at the Sunderland Theatre on 27 November 1987. Blue-on-white, glossy.

History of Object

This and identical posters were stuck up around the foyer area of the Medical Centre.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed).

References

Brief Description

Menu for the Prize Presentation Ceremonial Banquet in 1882, with J.G. Beaney and the M.S.S. Gilt-on-white [Beaney Banquet].

History of Object

Donor was the granddaughter of Dr. M. Mailer, who graduated 1883. Clements' Rooms were located at [address] Swanston Street, Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed).

References

Brief Description

Wine list for the University of Melbourne Medical Graduate Jubilee Dinner, 1983. Black-on-gilt card.

History of Object

According to the wine list, the dinner was held in the Private Dining Room, The University Union, on 23 September 1983.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed).

References

Brief Description

Menu for the annual dinner of the St. Vincent's Hospital Staff, held at the Grand Hotel in 1905.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed).

References

Brief Description

Souvenir booklet for the opening of the St. Vincent's Hospital new building. Inlcudes photographs and information.

History of Object

Photograph of H.P. Martell used in exhibition, "Melbourne Medical Women: 100 Years", opened 27 November 1987. See Supplementary File for photograph listing from booklet.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

See Supplementary File for 5" x 4" negative of H.P. Martell and photograph listing from booklet.

Brief Description

Menu for the B.M.A.'s 91st Annual Meeting's Representatives' Dinner, at the Mayor's Banquieting Room, Town Hall, Portsmouth on 20 July 1923.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed).

References

Brief Description

Admittance card for a public lecture at the Australasian Medical Congress (B.M.A.), fifth session, 1937. Lecture entitled "The Spirit of Adventure" by Prof. F. Wood Jones.

History of Object

The lecture was held at Bonython Hall, University of Adelaide, on 25 August, 8:30pm.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed).

References

Brief Description

Assortment of sales dockets, standards certificates, statutory declarations, made out to Dr. R. Wettenhall for radium, applicators, etc.

History of Object

Associations: Watson & Sons Ltd. (H & F Baker), [address], Melbourne; Radium Chemical Co. (Pittsburgh); Bureau of Standards (Dept. of Commerce); Armstrong, Dr. G.A.; Siemens Brothers & Co. Ltd. (Westminster); Radium Hill Company No Liability; Institut du Radium (France).

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed, typed and written).

References

Brief Description

Menu for the 1st Annual Dinner of the Beit Memorial Fellows for Medical Research, held in 1912 at the Trocadero. Signed by Jona and colleagues.

History of Object

List of fellows is printed on the back, including G.C.M. Mathison.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed).

References

Brief Description

Menu for the 5th dinner of the British College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, held on 15 November 1935 at Claridge's. Has purple-blue decorative bow.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed), cardboard (printed) and satin (woven).

References

Brief Description

Envelope for prescription form delivered to Dr. W.R. Fox from H. Francis & Co. Pharmaceutical Chemists. Yellow-on-fawn printing.

History of Object

Addresses of chemist and Fox are both supplied.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Land allotment plan for the Shire of Roseberry in the county of Grenville, Victoria, as drawn by W.G.A. Fox, 1916. Area 40 owned by Fox.

History of Object

W.G.A. Fox was son of W.R. Fox. Probably that the W. Fox of Area 41 is W.R. Fox.

University of Melbourne Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Catalogue for the public auction of furniture, effects and building of St. Clement's Private Hospital.

History of Object

St. Clement's was located at [address], St. Kilda. Auctioneer was Davey, Purdy & Co. of [address] Melbourne. Good research material - these effects were used in Melbourne hospitals in the 1900s.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed) and metal.

References

Brief Description

Booklet of illustrations and photographs of the Giessen University.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

See Supplementary File for listing of photographs in English.

Brief Description

Notification card for the final examination for the Diploma of Fellow, in the Royal College of Surgeons of England, made out to G.S. Christie in 1952, plus envelope.

History of Object

Exam held at the Examination Hall, Queen Square, London, W.C.1.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed and ink) and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Attendance card for the final examination for the Diploma Fellow, in the Royal College of Surgeons of England, made out to G.S. Christie in 1952.

History of Object

Exam at the Examination Hall, Queen Square, London, W.C.1.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed and ink).

References

Brief Description

Leaflet entitled, "The E Test: For Measuring the vision of young children", showing how to administer the test. Released by the Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. (?)

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Advertising coin for Frankfort Lager Beer, Globe brand. Small, copper-like, depicting world globe on obverse. Reverse bears seller's slogan.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Copper (?).

References

Brief Description

Price list adopted by the Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Victoria, 1879, for patent medicines and special proprietary articles. Glued to cardboard.

History of Object

Blackette was President, and Shillinglaw was Honorary Secretary.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed) and cardboard.

References

Brief Description

Set of eight out-patient's appointment cards, issued by the Homoeopathic Hospital. Each doctor had a different colour. No card filled in.

History of Object

Each card has one doctor's name. (.1) Dr. E. Alleyne Cook; (.2) Dr. Warren; (.3) Dr. Wisewould; (.4) Dr. Scott; (.5) Dr. Bouton; (.6) Dr. E.C. Gould; (.7) Dr. Warren; (.8) Dr. Ray. E.A. Bennett was Superintendent and Secretary.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed).

References

Brief Description

Out-patient's receipt for fee payment, from the Homoeopathic Hospital. Not filled in.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

General letter-cum-advertisement for the Homoeopathic Hospital Ball in 1905.

History of Object

Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Charles Pleasance, was Chairman of Ball Committee; F.B. Jenkinson and E.A. Bennett were Honorary Secretaries. The ball was held at the Melbourne Town Hall.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

General letter-cum-advertisement from the Homoeopathic Hospital, seeking appeal subscriptions.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Advertisement pamphlet for Herbos Pills and Pruno pastilles.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Advertisement pamphlet for "Dr. Quain's Antibilious Pills". Eight pages.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Advertising handbill for "Prout's Pure Coal-Tar Soap" and "Pick-Me-Up Bitters and Tonics", prepared and sold by Prout and Harsant.

History of Object

Prout and Harsant were brush and comb makers and perfumers at the Strand, London.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Advertising handbill for "Frampton's Pill of Health", family restorative.

History of Object

Prout & Co. at the Strand, London.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Advertising handbill for "Dr. Jenner's Cough Balsam", includes testimonials.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Advertising handbill for "Markell's Universal Health Pills".

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Advertising leaflet for "Bristol's Cathartic Vegetable Pills".

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Advertising leaflet for "Ayer's Cathartic Pills", repeatd in a number of languages.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Advertising leaflet for various Ayer & Co. products, repeated in other languages.

History of Object

Ayer's Compound Extract of Sarsaparilla, Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, Ayer's Ague Cure and Ayer's Hair Vigor.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Advertising handbill for "Purgen" purgative.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Souvenir booklet for the City of Kew Centenary, 1860-1960.

History of Object

Mentions the "Mental Hospital", Macfarlane Burnet, the hospitals.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed) and metal.

References

Brief Description

Headline poster advertising "The Australian Women's Weekly" in 1952. Advertises story about encephalitis research on the Murray banks.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Menu for the 1948 Medical Graduates' Reunion Dinner, held in 1958.

History of Object

Held at Union House, 6:30pm. Toasts by J.J. Murray O'Neill; Prof. Norval Morris; R.M. Gray; Prof. R.D. Wright; Graham Cooper; Prof. Maurice Ewing; Prof. R. Lovell; Bryan Gandevia (Chairman). Organising Committee: G.W. Cooper; J.J. Hueston; J.H. Grant; R.M. Gray; J.J. Murray O'Neill; C.W.E. Wilson; B.H. Gandevia.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed and ink).

References

File: Correspondence Filc. Gandevia, Bryan. Undated letter to Frank (? Forster).

Brief Description

Exhibition catalogue for the Sissons Mural, unveiled in 1963. This 1967 catalogue has gold-on-purple cover, and colour reproduction of the mural.

History of Object

The Sissons Mural was painted by Leonard Lloyd Annois, born in Malvern, 1906, died 1966. Sissons was Dean of Pharmaceutical Society of Victoria, 1920-62.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed).

References

Brief Description

Advertising brochure for preparations by C.J. Hewlett & Son Ltd. Seven pages of details regarding preparations.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Cautionary notice issued by the Department of Health, advising on the dosage of Sulphamerazine.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Black and white postcard fo the Young Hospital showing verandah with nurses and worker with ladder, circa 1903.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed).

References

Brief Description

Postcard in black and white of the New Royal Infirmary, Manchester, from elevated height.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed).

References

Brief Description

Calling card of Miss De Garis.

History of Object

Owned by Dr. Mary C. De Garis.

Materials and Finishes

Paper.

References

Brief Description

Colour, hand-painted poster, advertising the Australian Medical Association's Sixth Annual Exhibition, 28th March to 10th April 1965. The poster was produced by the A.M.A.'s Arts Group.

History of Object

This item was collected by the Australian Medical Association. The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Paint and cardboard.

References

Brief Description

Recepit docket for the five shillings paid for Dr. Joseph Rutter's registration as a Medical Practitioner under the Council of Medical Education and Registration, dated 19 August 1861. The Council administered the registraiton of Medical Practitioners throughout Britain.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the British Medical Association (which later became the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (ink).

References

File: Association File. Rutter, J.

Brief Description

Dr Joseph Rutter's completed change of address form to be sent to the Council of Medical Education and Registration in the U.K., dated 18/8/1861.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (ink).

References

File: Association File. Rutter, J.

Brief Description

Ticket of admission to an Educational Vaccinating Station issued to Joseph Rutter as a pupil to attend Public Vaccinations at the particular Staiton (name not given) on 22 May 1861.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (ink).

References

File: Association File. Rutter, J.

Brief Description

Admission card for Joseph Rutter to attend a summer term course, starting on 1/5/1861, for Medical Jurisprudence, taught by Professor Harley M.D., at University College London.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the British Medical Association (which later became the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (ink).

References

File: Association File. Rutter, J.

Brief Description

Dr. Joseph Rutter's admission card to attend Dr. T.S. Cobbold's Comparative Anatomy lectures at Middlesex Hospital Medical College in 1862.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (ink).

References

File: Association File. Rutter, J.

Brief Description

Receipt docket for Dr. Joseph Rutter's payment of 10 guilden for the five hour lecture on Paediatrics at Moche College during the semester of 1863-64. The docket is dated 21 October 1863 and is written in German.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (ink).

References

File: Association File. Rutter, J.

Brief Description

Card certifying that Hugh Munro passed the Preliminary Examination for the Diploma of Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, signed by the Secretary of the College on 17 January 1872.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association. The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

The original donor of the certificate was a Mr. F. Nuttall, of Edithvale. Mr. Nuttall donated the Dr. Hugh Munro Collection to the A.M.A. in August 1962.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (ink).

References

See Supplementary File.

Brief Description

Admission card for Hugh Munro to undertake a Midwifery and Materia Medica course at London Hopsital Medical College, dated 30 April 1874.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association. The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

The original donor of the certificate was a Mr. F. Nuttall, of Edithvale. Mr. Nuttall donated the Dr. Hugh Munro Collection to the A.M.A. in August 1962.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (ink).

References

See Supplementary File.

Brief Description

Scottish Branch of the General Council of Medical Education and Registration receipt docket for the £2 paid by Dr. Wililam Dickie for medical registration, dated 8 August 1859. The receipt includes a Scottish one penny stamp.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (ink).

References

Brief Description

Leaflet advertising two monthly publications: (1) "The Temperance Spectator", with a poem, "I am a Teetotaler"; (2) "The Temperance Star" with an article entitled, "Paying too Dear for Your Whistle". The leaflet was collected by Dr. William Dickie.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (ink).

References

Brief Description

Leaflet entitled "Registration of Medical Practitioners", written by Dr. William Robertson, M.D., Registrar of the Branch Medical Council for Scotland, dated 21 December 1858.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (ink).

References

Brief Description

Leaflet advertising the upcoming Medical Register which regulated the qualifications of Practitioners in Medicine and Surgery. From 1 July 1859, only those registered and qualified to practise Medicine or Surgery could legally work as "Qualified Practitioners" in the U.K. The leaflet is dated 30 June 1859.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (ink).

References

Brief Description

Receipt docket and envelope for the five shillings paid by Dr. William Dickie, for registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Council of Medical Education and Registration, dated 28 August 1863. The Council administered the registration of Medical Practitioners throughout Britain.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (ink).

References

Brief Description

"First-Day-Cover" envelope stamped on 3 July 1995, at Norfolk Island where the Australian Society of the History of Medicine held its Bienniel Conference in July 1995.

History of Object

This envelope was purchased by Professor Harold Attwood to commemorate the Conference.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

Nurses Board Melbourne "Nursing Examinations/First Professional Examination/Instructions to Candidates", printed double-sided orange folio, issued to Joyce Olive Young, for the 10th and 11th December 1941.

History of Object

This item was originally owned by Joyce Olive Young (nee Lamb). The certificate was donated by her daughter, Jo Frances, to the Medical History Museum on 22 March 1997.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

Receipt docket issued by the Nurses Board, Melbourne, to Joyce Olive Young for her payment of 10 shillings and 6 pence to sit the First Examination.

History of Object

This item was originally owned by Joyce Olive Young (nee Lamb). The certificate was donated by her daughter, Jo Frances, to the Medical History Museum on 22 March 1997.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

Nurses Board, Melbourne, "Nursing Examinations: Instructions to Candidates", printed, double-sided beige folio, issued to Joyce Olive Young.

History of Object

This item was originally owned by Joyce Olive Lamb (nee Young). The certificate was donated by her daughter, Jo Frances, to the Medical History Museum on 22 March 1997.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

Joyce Olive Young's membership card for "The Austin Hospital Nurses Club". Double-sided, folding card, with insignia of the hospital on the front cover in black ink with red border.

History of Object

This item was originally owned by Joyce Olive Lamb (nee Young). The certificate was donated by her daughter, Jo Frances, to the Medical History Museum on 22 March 1997.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard and ink.

References

Brief Description

Yellow cardboard fold-out booklet entitled, "First Aid in Few Words", with black and red text as well as anatomical diagrams.

History of Object

Mr. Peter Phillips was given this booklet in the late 1970s by the son of Ruben Parkinson who owned a chemist in Echuca. Mr. Phillips donated this item in August 1997.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard and ink.

References

Brief Description

Printed double-sided instruction leaflet for Dr. Stopes "Racial Occlusive Cap", Registered No. 514903, Monmark BCM/Racial.

History of Object

Found while sorting books in Baillieu Library and forwarded by Dorothea Rouse.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Agenda for Meeting of Ballarat District Branch of the British Medical Association, to be held on July 19, 1901; received by Dr. James Blair Donaldson.

History of Object

Donated by Dr. Lois Bell, niece of Dr. Amelia Roberta Donaldson and granddaughter of Dr. James Blair Donaldson.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Folder with professional card of Wilfrid Leeming, physiotherapists. Two duplicates of folder front and inserts. Bears name, address and qualifications; separate card defining physiotherapy with teratment parameters and practice availability.

History of Object

Donated by his daughter Ms. Maisie G. Leeming and niece Dr. J. Bassett.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

See Association File.

Brief Description

31-page booklet (Pamphlet No. 18) explaining the use of "The New Galvanoset No. 1 with some useful information". Patent 103859. Booklet contains 15 Figures (photographs and line drawings) detailing use of apparatus for galvanisation, faradisation, ionisation, electrolysis, undulating and reversing galvanic, undulating, foradic and muscle reactions testing. Other items on last four pages. Prices and testimonials included. Separate sheet advertising pedestal for machine.

History of Object

Donated from the University of Melbourne Achives. Provenance unknown beyond a note from Ken Otwey to Frank Strehan c.1980 stating that it was found in "our old house".

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Book: Cumberbatch, E.P., 1941. "Essentials of Medical Electricity". 8th ed. Henry Kimpton, London. p.358.

Brief Description

Silver, white and grey menu for the University of Melbourne's 150th Anniversary (1853-2003) Staff Dinner - vertically folded in half; printed white on silver and blue on white. Signed by Alan Gilbert, Peter McPhee, James Angus and Faye Marles. The dinner took place on 29 July 2003 at Wilson Hall.

History of Object

Menu of Museum Curator, Ann Brothers, who attended the dinner.

Materials and Finishes

Card.

References

Brief Description

A collection of desk blotters from a general practitioner, advertising a wide range of pharmaceutical products.

History of Object

Donated by the family of Dr. A.W. Bowman.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (blotting and print).

References

See Supplementary File for list of products advertised.

Brief Description

A collection of medical ephemera, comprising 13 assorted desk blotters (12 single sheets and one booklet), 3 flyers, order sheet for rubber stamps of human body parts, 5 booklets, card on acupuncture and a reprint of an article on "George Lindsay's Microscope" by K.F. Russell.

History of Object

Donated from a collection of medical ephemera from the late Dr. Frank Forster, given to RANZCOG Museum and comprising items not strictly related to the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (blotting and ink).

References

See Supplementary File for list of products advertised.

Brief Description

Black on gold invitation to the official opening of the Harry Brookes Allen Museum of Anatomy and Pathology at the University of Melbourne, 26 April 2004.

History of Object

Used by Curator of Medical History Museum, Ann Brothers, and donated by her.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Postcard of "The Monument", London, signed by R.J. Bull. One of a collection of scenic cards signed by R.J. Bull, predominantly London, but also Coblenz, Dresden and Köln (Cologne). May have been cities with institutes he visited on a trip to London and Europe.

History of Object

Donated by D. McFarlane from his colleciton, primarily for R.J. Bull's signature.

Materials and Finishes

Card.

References

Brief Description

Booklet entitled, "Medical Services and Transports" by the AIF Department of Defence, September 1917. Soft-covered, faded pink, with black lettering. Issued with M.O. 406/1917.

History of Object

Donated by Ms Nancy Bowman, daughter of Dr A.W. Bowman.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Letter card, grey, envelope-sized, unused, distributed among men on active service at the front in World War I.

History of Object

Donated by Ms Nancy Bowman, daughter of Dr A.W. Bowman, who served in the armed forces.

Materials and Finishes

Card.

References