Brief Description

Pharmacist's show jar used for 'Carb Soda' with a domed gold lid. Has British coat of arms and flags in red, blue and gold on a milk white ground. Most probably blown glass which may have been made by the York Glass Company Ltd.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (painted, gilt and plastered).

References

See Association file 1139.2
Book: Zweck, Dina von (ed.) Woman's Day Dictionary of Glass, 1938, p.84.

Brief Description

Pharmacist's show jar used for liquids, with bulbous body leading to shoulder then small neck and flanged lip. The stopper is hollow and tear-drop shaped with diamond moulding. Most probably blown glass which may have been made by the York Glass Company Ltd., Britian.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Pharmacist's show jar for Acid Tart with domed gilt lid. Jar has a British coat of arms and flags, in red, blue and gold on a milk white ground. Probably made in Britain by the York Glass Company Limited.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Painted blown glass with gilt and plaster.

References

For a related item see Medical History Museum collection item 1137.2
See Zweck, Dina von (ed.) Women's Day Dictionary of Glass, 1983, p. 84.

Brief Description

Pharmacist's show jar for pharmacy ingredients with a domed gilt lid. Jar has British coat of arms and flags in red, blue and gold on a milk white ground. Made in Britain by the York Glass Company Limited.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Painted blown glass with gilt and plaster.

References

See Zweck, Dina von (ed.) Women's Day Dictionary of Glass, 1983, p. 84.

Brief Description

Pharmacist's show jar for pharmacy ingredient with a domed gilt lid. Jar has coat of arms with two unicorns on a rusty brown ground. Most probably made in Britain.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Painted blown glass and gilt.

References

See Zweck, Dina von (ed.) Women's Day Dictionary of Glass, 1983, p. 84.

Brief Description

Pharmacist's show jar for rhubarb with a domed metal painted lid. Has a British coat of arms, mainly in golden tonings. Lid is midnight blue with gilt decoration around the neck of the jar. Made in London, England by S. Maw.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (painted and gilt), metal (painted).

References

See Zweck, Dina von (ed.) Women's Day Dictionary of Glass, 1983, p. 84.

Brief Description

Pharmacist's show jar for Magnesia with a domed blue lid. Jar features British coat of arms and flags in blue, red and gold on a milk white ground. Made in England by the York Glass Company.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Blown painted glass with plaster and gilt.

References

Brief Description

Pharmacist's show jar for Magnesia with a blue domed lid with a floral gilt band. Jar features the British coat of arms in faded red, blue and gilt on a milk white ground. Made by S. Maw and Son, London, England.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Blown painted glass with plaster and gilt.

References

Brief Description

Pharmacist's show jar for Acid Tart, with a gold domed lid. Jar features the British coat of arms and banners in blue, red and gold on a milk white ground.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Blown painted glass with plaster and gilt.

References

Brief Description

Pharmacist's show urn for Flor Chamomill, with a domed lid, milk white ground, fruits and two entwined snakes in relief, plaited handles and floral transfers in bands.

History of Object

Very similar to Medical History Collection item 1590 but with differences in color and floral motifs. Also no maker's details.

Materials and Finishes

Hand finished china with paint, glaze and transfers.

References

Brief Description

Mixed set of small earthenware pharmacy jars with a claret brown band of colour which is repeated in the cap lid. Most pieces have a pottery insert, and all have raised outlines for labels.

History of Object

Metal cap lids made by staff in Old Anatomy. The red colour is most unusual. Associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Glazed pottery and painted metal.

References

See interview with Colin Reid, 1987.

Brief Description

Set of five pharmacy perfume bottles with narrow necks and sealed faceted stoppers. Each bottle has a cylindrical body with a moulded shoulder design, a flanged rim and blue and white label.

History of Object

Set is very valuable. Associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Moulded glass.

References

See interview with Colin Reid, 1987.

Brief Description

Four large pharmacy bottles each with a cylindrical body, sloping shoulder and wide neck, all featuring gold and black shield shaped painted labels. Glass stoppers have rectangular solid handpieces.

History of Object

Label of .1 is slightly different to the other labels. For a related item see Medical History Museum Collection item 1150.26. Also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and printed paper.

References

Brief Description

Fourteen large pharmacy bottles each with a cylindrical body, sloping shoulder and wide neck, featuring a gold, black and red label. Glass stoppers have solid rectangular handpieces.

History of Object

Label of .1 is slightly different to the other labels. For a related item see Medical History Museum Collection items 1149.8 and 1151.24. Also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Painted glass.

References

Brief Description

Fourteen large pharmacy bottles each with a cylindrical body, sloping shoulder and wide neck, featuring a gold, black and red label. Glass stoppers have solid rectangular handpieces.

History of Object

Label of .1 is slightly different to the other labels. For a related item see Medical History Museum Collection items 1150.26. Also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Painted glass.

References

Brief Description

Twenty-three medium pharmacy bottles each with a cylindrical body, a sloping shoulder, a wide neck, a gold black and red label and glass stoppers with solid rectangular handpieces.

History of Object

For a related item see Medical History Museum Collection item 1149.8.
Medical History Museum Collection item 1152.49 formerly numbered 1192.2, and 1152.50 formerly numbered 1192.1 by Ministry for the Arts cataloguers.

Materials and Finishes

Painted glass.

References

Brief Description

Twenty-four medium pharmacy bottles each with a cylindrical body, sloping shoulder and wide neck featuring a gold, black and red label. All bottles have glass stoppers with solid rectangular handpieces. Made by S. Maw and Sons, London, England.

History of Object

For a related item see Medical History Museum Collection item 1149.8. Items also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Painted glass and printed paper.

References

Brief Description

Thirty small pharmacy bottles each with a cylindrical body, sloping shoulder and wide neck featuring a gold, black and red label. All bottles have glass stoppers with solid rectangular handpieces

History of Object

For a related item see Medical History Museum Collection item 1149.8. Items also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Painted glass.

References

Brief Description

Fifty-eight medium pharmacy bottles used for storing liquids, each with a cylindrical body, sloping shoulder and narrow neck featuring a gold, black and red label. All bottles have glass stoppers with solid rectangular handpieces.

History of Object

For a related item see Medical History Museum Collection item 1149.8. Items also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.
Medical History Museum Collection item 1155.49 formerly numbered 200.1, and 1155.50 formerly numbered 200.2 by Ministry for the Arts cataloguers.

Materials and Finishes

Painted glass.

References

Brief Description

Twenty-one small pharmacy bottles used for storing liquids, each with a cylindrical body, sloping shoulder and narrow neck featuring a gold, black and red label. All bottles have glass stoppers with solid rectangular handpieces.

History of Object

For a related item see Medical History Museum Collection item 1149.8. Items also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Painted glass.

References

Brief Description

Sixteen small pharmacy bottles used for storing liquids, each with a cylindrical body, sloping shoulder and narrow neck featuring a gold, black and red label. All bottles have glass stoppers with solid rectangular handpieces.

History of Object

For a related item see Medical History Museum Collection item 1149.8. Items also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Painted glass.

References

Brief Description

Two medium pharmacy bottles used for storing liquids, with a special pouring lip. Bottles have a rounded shoulder, a bulbous neck and solid rectangular glass stoppers.

History of Object

For a related item see Medical History Museum Collection item 1149.8. Items also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Painted glass.

References

Brief Description

Four large pharmacy bottles used for storing liquids, each with a cylindrical body, sloping shoulder and narrow neck. Bottles have an etched and painted label and glass stoppers with solid rectangular handpieces.

History of Object

For a related item see Medical History Museum Collection item 1149.8. Items also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Etched and pained glass.

References

Brief Description

Medium pharmacy bottle used for storing liquid, with a cylindrical body, sloping shoulder and narrow neck. Bottle has an etched and painted label and a glass stopper with a solid rectangular handpiece.

History of Object

For a related item see Medical History Museum Collection item 1149.8. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Etched glass.

References

Brief Description

A very small pharmacy bottle used for storing liquids, with a cylindrical body, sloping shoulder and narrow neck and a black and gold label. Bottle also has glass stopper with a solid rectangular. handpiece.

History of Object

For a related item see Medical History Museum Collection item 1149.8. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Painted moulded glass.

References

Brief Description

Nine medium pharmacy bottles made of violet coloured glass, with a red, black and gold label, and a glass syrup stopper with a protuberance which sits in bottle neck.

History of Object

Bottles are oddments collected from around Victoria. For a related item see Medical History Museum Collection item 1149.8. Items also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Moulded painted glass.

References

Brief Description

Small green pharmacy bottle used for storing liquids, featuring corrugated body with a narrow neck and a square topped stopper. Has a recessed label with black text on white paper, gilt edging and a glass cover.

History of Object

Item associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Moulded painted glass and printed paper.

References

Brief Description

Medium green pharmacy bottle with wide neck, corrugated body and a square topped stopper. Has a recessed label with black text on white paper, gilt edging and a glass cover.

History of Object

Item associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Moulded painted glass and printed paper.

Brief Description

Two medium pharmacy bottles used for storing liquids, each wiith a rectangular body, a narrow neck and glass stopper with a high disc shaped handpiece. Bottles have a recessed label with black ink on white paper, gilt edging and a glass front.
.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Museum, Collection item 1166.2. Items associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Moulded glass and printed paper.

References

Brief Description

Two medium pharmacy bottles used for storing liquids with round shoulders narrow neck and glass stoppers with high disc shaped handpieces. Bottles have a recessed label with red ink on white paper, gilt edging and a glass cover.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1165.4. Items associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Moulded glass and printed paper.

References

Brief Description

Medium pharmacy bottle with round shoulder, wide neck and glass stopper with high, disc shaped handpiece. Bottle has a recessed label with black ink on white paper, gilt edging and a glass cover.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1165.4. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Moulded glass and printed paper.

References

Moulded glass and printed paper.

Brief Description

Medium pharmacy bottle with wide neck, rectangular body and glass stopper with high, disc shaped handpiece. Bottle has a recessed label with red ink on white paper, gilt edging and a glass cover.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1165.4. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c.1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Moulded glass and printed paper.

References

Moulded glass and printed paper.

Brief Description

Small pharmacy bottle with wide neck, rectangular body and glass stopper with high, disc shaped handpiece. Bottle has a recessed label with red ink on white paper, gilt edging and a glass cover.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1165.4. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Moulded glass and printed paper.

References

Brief Description

Medium pharmacy bottle with wide neck, rounded shoulder and a glass stopper with high, disc shaped handpiece. Bottle has a recessed label with black ink on white paper, gilt edging and a glass cover. Made by W. T. & Co, USA.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1165.4. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and printed paper.

References

Brief Description

Two medium pharmacy bottles used for storing liquids with tapering narrow neck rounded shoulder and rectangular body. Stopper handpiece is round and flat and covered by a small glass cup.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1165.4. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and printed paper.

References

Brief Description

Small to medium pharmacy bottle used for storing liquids with a narrow neck, rectangular body and a glass stopper with high, disc shaped handpiece. Bottle has a recessed label with black ink on white paper, gilt edging and a glass cover. Made by W. T. & Co, USA.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1165.4. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and printed paper.

References

Brief Description

Five medium pharmacy bottles used for storing liquids with a narrow neck, rectangular body and a glass stopper with high, disc shaped handpiece. Bottle has a recessed label with black ink on white paper, gilt edging and a glass cover. Made by W. T. & Co, USA.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1165.4. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and printed paper.

References

Brief Description

Five medium pharmacy bottles used for storing liquids with a wide neck, rectangular body and a glass stopper with a high, disc shaped handpiece. Bottles have a recessed label with black ink on white paper, gilt edging and a glass cover. Made by W. T. & Co, USA.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1165.4. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and printed paper.

References

Brief Description

Six small pharmacy bottles used for storing liquids. Bottles have a wide neck, rectangular body and a glass stopper with a high, disc shaped handpiece. Bottles have a recessed label with black ink on white paper, gilt edging and a glass cover. Made by W. T. & Co, USA.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1165.4. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and printed paper.

References

Brief Description

Two large pharmacy bottles used for storing liquids. Bottles have a wide neck, rectangular body and a glass stopper with a high, disc shaped handpiece. Bottles have a recessed label with black ink on white paper, gilt edging and a glass cover. Made by W. T. & Co, USA.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1165.4. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and printed paper.

References

Brief Description

Three large pharmacy bottles used for storing liquids. Bottles have a narrow neck, rectangular body and a glass stopper with a high, disc shaped handpiece. Bottles have a recessed label with black ink on white paper, gilt edging and a glass cover. Made by W. T. & Co, USA.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1165.4. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and printed paper.

References

Brief Description

One large pharmacy bottle used for storing oils. Bottle has a narrow flared neck a rectangular body, a special pouring insert and a glass cup/cover. Made by W.T. & Co., USA.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1165.4. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and printed paper.

References

Brief Description

Eight medium pharmacy bottles used for storing oils, in green glass and each with a narrow flared neck a cylindrical body, and a solid square for stopper handpiece. Bottles have a recessed label with black ink on white paper, gilt edging and a glass cover. Made by Y.G. and Co.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1180.2. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and printed paper.

References

Brief Description

Two large pharmacy bottles each with a wide neck a cylindrical body, and a hallow stopper with a spherical handpiece with flattened top. Bottles have a recessed label with black ink on white paper, gilt edging and a glass cover.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1179.12. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and printed paper.

References

Brief Description

Five small pharmacy bottles used for storing liquids, each with a narrow neck, cylindrical body, and a stopper with a solid square handpiece. Bottles have a recessed label with black ink on white paper, gilt edging and a glass cover.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1179.12. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and printed paper.

References

Brief Description

Six medium pharmacy bottles used for storing liquids, each with a narrow neck, cylindrical body, and a stopper with a solid square handpiece. Bottles have a recessed label with black ink on white paper, gilt edging and a glass cover.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1179.12. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and printed paper.

References

Brief Description

Medium pharmacy bottle used for storing oils, has a medium neck with drip catching rim, a cylindrical body, and a special pouring spout insert. Bottle has a recessed label with black ink on white paper, gilt edging and a glass cover.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1179.12. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and printed paper.

References

Brief Description

Large pharmacy bottle used for storing liquids, has a cylindrical body and stopper with solid square handpiece. Bottle has a recessed label with black ink on white paper, gilt edging and a glass cover.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1179.12. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and printed paper.

References

Brief Description

Three large pharmacy bottles used for storing liquids, each with a narrow neck and cylindrical body. Bottle has a recessed label of black ink on white ground with gilt edging and a glass cover.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1179.12. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Painted glass.

References

Brief Description

Two large pharmacy bottles used for storing oil, each with a insert for pouring, a narrow and flared neck, a cylindrical body and a black metal cap. Bottle has a recessed label of black ink on white ground with gilt edging and a glass cover. Made by Y. G. and Co.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1179.12. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Painted glass and painted metal.

References

Brief Description

Two large pharmacy bottles used for storing oil, bottles have a special insert for pouring, a stepped neck, cylindrical body and a black metal cap with gold band. Bottle has a recessed label with black print on a white ground with gilt edging and a glass cover.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1179.12. Caps are the same as Medical History Collection item 1188.3. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Painted glass and painted metal.

References

Brief Description

One large pharmacy bottle used for storing oils, bottle has a insert for pouring, a stepped neck, cylindrical body and a black metal cap with a painted gold band. Bottle has a recessed label with black print on a white ground with gilt edging and a glass cover.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1179.12, cap the same as 1187.6. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Painted glass and painted metal.

References

Brief Description

Twelve small pharmacy bottles used for storing liquids, bottles have a wide neck, cylindrical body and stopper with a solid square handpiece. Bottles also have a recessed label with black print on a white ground, gilt edging and a glass cover.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1179.12. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Painted glass.

References

Brief Description

Eight small green pharmacy bottles used for storing liquids, bottles have a wide neck, cylindrical body and a stopper with a solid square handpiece. Bottles also have a recessed label with black print on a white ground, gilt edging and a glass cover. Made by Y. G. and Co.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1179.12. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Painted glass.

References

Brief Description

Two small green pharmacy bottles used for storing liquids, bottles have a narrow neck, cylindrical body and a stopper with a solid square handpiece. Bottles also have a recessed label with black print on a white ground, gilt edging and a glass cover. Made by Y. G. and Co.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1179.12. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Painted glass.

References

Brief Description

Eight medium, green, pharmacy bottles with a wide neck, cylindrical body and a stopper with a solid rectangular handpiece. Bottles also have a recessed label with black print on a white ground, gilt edging and a glass cover. Made by Y. G. and Co.

History of Object

Type of label associated with Medical History Collection item 1179.12. Item also associated with Palmer's Pharmacy, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia c1870 to 1966.

Materials and Finishes

Painted glass.

References

Brief Description

Twenty small earthenware jars with dark brown band of glaze, black metal cap with golden band, and ceramic insert. Recessed glass-fronted label with black on white, with gilt edging. Labels:
(.1) "EXT:/GLYCRR:"
(.4) "EXT:/TARAX:"
(.7) "EXT:/CONII"
(.10) "PIL:/HYDRARG"
(.13) "GUM:/TRAGAC:"
(.16) "EXT:/CASCAR: SAG:"
(.19) "EXT:/MYOSCYAMI:"
(.22) "EXT:/ALDES PUR"
(.25) "EXT:/OPII"
(.28) "PEL/BOVIN:P:"
(.31) "EXT:/GENTIAN:"
(.34) "CONFI/ROSAE"
(.37) "EXT:/BELLADON:"
(.40) "EXT:NUX VOMIC:"
(.43) "EXT:/HAEMATOX"
(.46) "PIL:/SCILLAE CO"
(.49) "EXT:/RHEI"
(.52) "THERIACA"
(.55) "EXT:/COLCH:AC:"
(.58) "EXT:/CANNAB: IND:" (missing)

History of Object

Type of label associated with registration number 1179.

Materials and Finishes

Ceramic (glazed) and glass.

References

See also registration number 1179.

Brief Description

Six small earthenware jars in pottery browns, with black metal caps and worn labels.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Ceramic (glazed) and metal (painted).

References

Brief Description

Labels (numbers in square brackets refer to catalogue designation within group):
(.1) "CONF: ROSAE: C"
(.3) "UNG: AC: CARB."
(.5) "CONF: CASSIAE"
(.7) "TEREB: CHIO"
(.9) "CONF: RUTAE"
(.11) "CONF. PIP: NIG"
(.13) "CONF: OPIL/Gi.jin. XXX"
(.15) "OL. ___LMAE"
(.17) "U: GALL: E OP."
(.19) "UNG: HYD: AM:"
(.21) "CONF: SENN.___" (01.07.08)
(.23) "EXT: SARZAE.C" (01.07.07)

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Ceramic (glazed) and metal (painted).

References

Brief Description

Small earthenware jar in pottery browns, with black metal cap and worn label.

History of Object

Type of label associated with registration numbers [not stated].

Materials and Finishes

Ceramic (glazed) and metal (painted).

References

Brief Description

Small earthenware jar in pottery browns, with black metal cap and worn label.

History of Object

Type of label associated with registration numbers [not stated].

Materials and Finishes

Ceramic (glazed) and metal (painted).

References

Brief Description

Six very small poisons bottles with dummy top and cork stopper in the base. Gold, brown and black label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, wood (painted) and cork.

References

Brief Description

Three small poisons bottles with dummy top and cork stopper in the base. Gold, brown and black label.

History of Object

Poisons bottles never seen by Reid in England; the first he has seen are ours.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, wood (painted) and cork.

References

Interview: Reid, Colin. 1987.

Brief Description

Six small pharmacy bottles with wide neck, cylindrical body, and flat stopper handpiece. Raised red lettering on label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (painted).

References

Brief Description

Three small pharmacy bottles with wide necks, cylindrical bodies and flat stopper handpieces. Unlabelled.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Four small pharmacy bottles with rectangular bodies, round becks and metal cap lids. Black and brown labelling. Printed labels:
(.1) "P: ANTIMONIALIS. P.L."
(.3) "SCAMMONY"
(.5) "P: ZINGIB."
(.7) "PULV. CRETA. CO."

History of Object

Type of label associated with registration numbers 1203 to 1204.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Four very small jars with cylindrical bodies and screw-top brown wooden lids. Black and brown labelling.

History of Object

Type of label associated with registration numbers 1202 and 1204.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, wood (coated) and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Eight very small jars with cylindrical bodies and screw-top brown wooden lids. Black and brown labelling.

History of Object

Type of label associated with registration numbers 1202 to 1203.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, wood (coated) and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Small green pharmacy bottle with squat rectangular body, round neck and squared shoulder, plus stopper with rectangular handpiece. Black and brown label.

History of Object

Same as registration number 1206, except green; labels and contents differ.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and paper (printed).

References

Pieces of label contained in Supplementary File.

Brief Description

Small pharmacy bottle with squat rectangular body, round neck and squared shoulder, plus stopper with rectangular handpiece. Black and brown label.

History of Object

Same as registration number 1206, except clear; labels and contents differ.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

One 3-ounce pharmacy jar with cylindrical body and papered cork stopper. Item bears black and green label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

One little pharmacy jar with mushroom-shaped stopper. Jar is cylindrical with wide neck, and has yellow and black label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (printed), wood (coated) and cork.

References

Brief Description

Little pharmacy bottle with tapering neck and flange at rim. Item bears cork stopper, plus black and brown label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed) and cork.

References

Brief Description

Little 2-ounce jar with flat cork stopper with incoroporates a small metal spoon. Cylindrical jar with wide neck.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, wood, cork and metal.

References

Brief Description

Turned cylindrical jar in wood, with cap.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood.

References

Brief Description

Three turned wooden jars with cylindrical body and domed screw lid.

History of Object

Probably used to hold bottle as in registration number 1213.

Materials and Finishes

Wood.

References

Brief Description

One tiny glass jar featuring a stopper which incorporates a brush. The stopper has a disc-shaped handpiece. The whole sits in a turned walnut container with high screw-on lid.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed), wood, metal and bristle.

References

Brief Description

Two white cylindrical jars with flattened-dome lid featuring acorn-like finial. Black-lettered applied label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

?Glass (possible Pyrex?).

References

Almost identical to registration number 1215.

Brief Description

Opaque brown cylindrical jar with flattened-dome lid featuring acorn-like finial. Recessed glass-fronted label of black on white with gold edging.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (printed).

References

Almost identical to registration number 1214.

Brief Description

Cream-coloured cylindrical jar with cap lid, featuring extensive crazing of pottery under the glaze. Small paper label affixed.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Pottery (glazed).

References

Brief Description

Glass display jar or vase, comprised of a long, narrow cylinder on large disc foot, with medium neck and drop-shaped faceted stopper.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Twenty-five giant pharmacy storage winchester, beer-bottle brown glass, with cylindrical body curving into neck. Noticeably misshapen, and varied heights. Unmached glass stoppers and black metal caps with golden band. Labels very worn, but are of the black-on-gilt style.

History of Object

Metal cap lids made up by staff in Old Anatomy.

Materials and Finishes

Glass (painted) and metal (painted).

References

Brief Description

Two giant pharmacy bottles in black-violet glass, with cylindrical body, curved shoulder and medium neck; also including black metal cap and black-on-gilt label. The diameter (.1) neck is larger than that of (.3) neck.

History of Object

Metal cap lids made up by staff of Old Anatomy.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal (painted) and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Giant earthenware storage bottle in oatmeal and honey bands, comprising cylindrical body with rounded shoulder, short neck and thick rim, black-on-honey label. Flat stopper of cork, cloth and cardboard.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed), cork, cardboard, cloth and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Medium earthenware jar, royal blue with white edges. Cylindrical, with peaked lid and mushroom finial. Black-on-gilt label.

History of Object

From same batch as registration numbers 1232 and 1241.

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed and painted).

References

Brief Description

Three medium earthenware jars, royal blue with white edges. Cylindrical, with peaked lid and mushroom finial. Black-on-gilt label.

History of Object

From same batch as registration numbers 1231 and 1241.

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed and painted).

References

Brief Description

Two large earthenware jars, royal blue with white edges. Cylindrical, with peaked lid and mushroom finial. Black-on-brown label.

History of Object

From same batch as registration number 1234.

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed) and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Five medium earthenware jars, royal blue with white edges. Cylindrical with peaked lid and mushroom finial. Black-on-gilt label.

History of Object

From same batch as registration number 1233.

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed and painted).

References

Brief Description

Six medium earthenware jars, powder blue cylindrical, with peaked lid and mushroom finial. Black-on-gilt labels.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed and painted).

References

Brief Description

Medium earthenware jar, being dark crimson cylinder with domed lid and mushroom finial, with bands of gilt and white, plus insert pot. Recessed glass-fronted label of black-on-white with gilt.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed and painted) and glass.

References

Related to registration number 1238.

Brief Description

Four medium earthenware jars, dark crimson, cylindrical, with domed lid and mishroom shaped finial; bands of gilt and white, plus insert pot. Black-on-white gilt-edge painted label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed and painted).

References

Brief Description

Two medium earthenware jars, dark crimson, cylindrical, with domed lid and white mushroom finial, with bands of gilt and white, plus insert pot. Recessed glass-fronted label of black-on-white with gilt.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed and painted) and glass.

References

Brief Description

Eight medium earthenware jars, dark crimson, cylindrical with metal caps in bright crimson and bands of gilt and white, plus insert pot. Recessed glass-fronted labels of black-on-white with gilt. Item (.20) had odd lid.

History of Object

Metal cap lids made up by staff of Old Anatomy.

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed and painted) and glass.

References

Brief Description

Fourteen medium earthenware jars, being royal blue with white edges, flat blue metal cap, and black-on-gilt painted label. Item (.19) has an insert pot. Items (.17) and (.19) are of slightly different make.

History of Object

Metal cap lids made up by staff of Old Anatomy.

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed and painted) and metal (painted).

References

Brief Description

Medium earthenware jar, royal blue with white edges. Cylindrical, with very peaked lid and mushroom finial. Blackon-gilt label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed and painted).

References

Related to registration number 1232.

Brief Description

Two small earthenware jars, royal blue cylinder with white edges and black-on-gilt label, plus peaked lid with mushroom finial.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed and painted).

References

Brief Description

Small earthenware jar, bright blue cylinder with bowl-shaped inside, and peaked lid with mushroom finial.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed).

References

Very similar to registration number 1244.

Brief Description

Small earthenware jar, bright blue cylinder with bowl-shaped inside, and peaked lid with mushroom finial.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed).

References

Very similar to registration number 1243.

Brief Description

Small earthenware jar, crimson cylinder with gold and white bands, and label without lettering, plus a domed lid with mushroom finial. Has insert pot.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed and painted).

References

Brief Description

Small earthenware jar, a faded crimson cylinder with gold and white bands, and label without lettering. Has flattened dome lid with gilt and white mushroom finial.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed and painted).

References

Brief Description

Small earthenware jar, being a royal blu ecylinder with white bands, with flat metal cap. Black-on-gilt label.

History of Object

Metap cap lid made by staff of Old Anatomy.

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed), metal (painted) and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Small earthenware jar in grey-white, cylinder with wide neck, and flat cap top with cork seal.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed) and cork.

References

Brief Description

Small squat earthenware jar in grey-white, cylindrical with cap lid, plus black-on-brown label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed) and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Nine medium rectangular canisters with hinged lid, in dark green with gilt bands, featuring brass label holder with finger-pull.

History of Object

Item (.1) formerly 184; number removed.

Materials and Finishes

Tin (pressed and painted) and brass.

References

Associated with registration numbers 1251 to 1252.

Brief Description

Fifteen large rectangular canisters with hinged lid, in dark green with gilt bands, featuring brass label holder with finger-pull.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Tin (pressed and painted) and brass.

References

Associated with registration numbers 1250 and 1252.

Brief Description

Twenty medium rectangular canisters with hinged lid, in dark green with gilt bands, featuring brass label holder with finger-pull.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Tin (pressed and painted) and brass.

References

Associated with registration numbers 1250 to 1251.

Brief Description

Squat copper bottle, cylindrical body with seam beneath shoulder which sharply tapers into narrow neck. Has waxy green and cream coloured label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Copper and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Small cylindrical earthenware ointment jar, honey and oatmeal glaze, with paper cap tied on by string. Black-on-brown labels.

History of Object

Obtained from London by Prof. Ken Russell.

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware, paper (printed) and fibre.

References

Brief Description

Small cylindrical earthenware ointment jar, honey and oatmeal glaze, with paper cap tied on by string. Black-on-brown label, with handwritten label underneath.

History of Object

Obtained from London by Prof. Ken Russell.

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware, paper (printed) and fibre.

References

Brief Description

Two glass bottle stoppers, one with repaired top for small bottle neck, the other for a very small bottle neck.

History of Object

Drawer of registration number 1264 contained this and registration numbers 1265 to 1269.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and substance.

References

See registration number 1264.

Brief Description

Medium pharmacy bottle for liquids, featuring round shoulder, narrow neck and glass stopper with high disc handpiece. Recessed glass-fronted label of red on white with gilt edging.

History of Object

Type of label associated with registration number 1165.

Materials and Finishes

Glass (painted).

References

Brief Description

Large green pharmacy bottle for syrups, being cylindrical with sloping shoulder and narrow neck, plus glass syrup-stopper with protuberance which sits in bottle neck. Recessed glass-fronted label of black on white with gilt edging.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (painted).

References

Brief Description

Two medium pharmacey bottles, being cylindrical with wide neck, and glass stopper with solid rectangular handpiece. Recessed glass-fronted label of black on white with gilt edging.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Large pharmacy bottle for liquids, being slightly conical with severe slope from shoulder to narrow neck, with deep stopper and in-manufacture opaque label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Medium pharmacy bottle for liquids, in transparent blue glass, bdeing cylindrical with round shoulders and slightly conical neck, plus solid square handpiece on stopper.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Medium pharmacy bottle for liquids, in transparent blue glass, being cylindrical with round shoulder and slightly conical neck, plus solid square handpiece on stopper.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and paper.

References

Brief Description

Two medium pharmacy bottles for liquids, in blue-tinted glass, being cylindrical with round shoulder and stepped neck, plus solid rectangular handpiece and stopper.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Small perfume bottle, four-sided body with rounded shoulder, cylindrical neck and sun-ray base, plus narrow-necked stopper with facet-like moulding.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Medium pharmacy bottle, four-sided body with square shoulder, cylindrical neck and two labels. Glas stopper has curved neck and decoratively-moulded handpiece.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Large pharmacy bottle for syrups, being cylindrical with narrow neck and high spill rim, plus syrup stopper with flat handpiece.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Five pink flattened-dome lids with white mushroom finial for handpiece. Earthenware, belongs to pharmacy earthenware jar which is not present.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed).

References

Brief Description

Two medium earthenware jars, being royal blue with white edges, peaked lid with mushroom-shaped finial as handpiece. One has an insert pot.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed).

References

Brief Description

Medium earthenware jar, being royal blue with white edges, peaked lid with mushroom-shaped finial as handpiece.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed).

References

Brief Description

Medium earthenware jar, being royal blue with dirty white edges, and has flat blue metal lid.

History of Object

Metal cap top made by staff in Old Anatomy.

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed) and metal.

References

Brief Description

Medium earthenware pharmacy jar, being a mottled crimson cylinder with gilt and dirty white edges, plus metal lid in flattened-dome shape with white mushroom finial.

History of Object

Metal lid is not original.

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed and painted) and metal (painted).

References

Brief Description

Medium pharmacy bottle in green glass, cylindrical body, and solid rectangle for stopper handpiece. Recessed glass-fronted label of black on white with gilt edging.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (painted).

References

Brief Description

Eight medium pharmacy bottles for liquids, in green glass with corrugated wall. Narrow neck, cylindrical body and solid square stopper handpiece. Recessed glass-fronted label of black on red.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (painted).

References

Brief Description

Two medium pharmacy bottles for liquids, in tinted-blue glass cylinder with round shoulder and cylindrical neck. Solid square stopper handpiece, paper label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Medium pharmacy bottle for liquids, in violet-blue tint. Cylindrical with round shoulders and slightly conical neck. Small square stopper handpiece, and paper label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Medium pharmacy bottle for liquids. Water-white cylinder with round shoulder and slightly conical neck.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Medium pharmacy bottle for liquids, slightly conical with round shoulder and slightly conical neck with thick rim, plus foreign glass-fronted label. Prefume-type stopper. Water-white.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (painted).

References

Brief Description

Two medium pharmacy bottles for liquids, in light beer-bottle brown glass. Cylindrical, with round shoulder, cylindrical neck. Whater-white stoppers.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and paper.

References

Brief Description

Six large glass jars with large stoppers. Cylindrical body with round shoulder and wide, high cylindrical neck. Printed and written paper label.

History of Object

Palmer's Pharmacy was at 39 Lydiard Street, Ballarat.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Large green pharmacy bottle for liquids or oils. Slightly conical body with sloped shoulder and narrow neck with flared rim. Recessed glass-fronted label of black on white with gilt.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (painted).

References

Brief Description

Medium bottle with slightly conical body, round shoulders and wide, long neck. Also has cork stopper with flat wooden handpiece.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, wood and cork.

References

Brief Description

Medium bottle, with slightly conical body, round shoulders, and long reinforced neck with triangular glass stopper.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Nine painted metal jar lids, being a shallow, wide cylinder painted in green or blue.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (soldered and painted).

References

Brief Description

Two metal jar lids, being a shallow, wide, unpainted cylinder.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (soldered).

References

Brief Description

Small metal jar lid, being a shallow, unpainted cylinder.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (soldered).

References

Brief Description

Pharmacy show jar or globe, with grape-plant etching and cutting in glass. Drop-shaped container with foot, has drop-shaped liquid-filled stopper with its own drop-shaped stopper.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (cut and etched).

References

Brief Description

Pharmacy show jar for "Toilet Articles", has bulbous body on foot, in brown and grey imitation marble with black-on-gilt label, in plaque-like outline. Cover lid has long, cylindrical neck with stepped moulding and dome finial.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (painted).

References

Brief Description

Small, amber, 3-sided bottle for "Chinosol", (gr. 8.75). Bottle has corrugated corners and black-on-pale-orange label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed), cork and contents.

References

Brief Description

Small, amber 3-sided bottle for "Tolamine" (gr. 8.75). Bottle has beaded corners and black-on-pale-orange label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed), cork and contents.

References

Brief Description

Little amber 3-sided bottle for "Silver Proteinate" (gr. 1). Bottle has corrugated corners and black-on-pale-orange label, with cork stopper. Includes triangular box cover and 2 advertisements.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed), cardboard (printed), cork and contents.

References

Brief Description

Small violet-blue 3-sided bottle for "Nizin" (gr. 20). Bottle has corrugated corners and cork stopper plus red-on-white label. In orange box-cover, plus advertising handbills.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed), cardboard (printed), cork and contents.

References

Brief Description

Small violet-blue 3-sided bottle for "Mercuric Potassium Iodide" (gr. 8.75). Bottle has beaded corners, sealed cork stopper, plus red-on-white label. In black-on-orange box cover, with two handbills.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed) and cardboard (printed).

References

Brief Description

Squat ceramic pot in milk white glaze, holding "Extract of Quassia", and stocked by Duerdin & Sainsbury, with lid cover.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed) and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Squat earthenware pot in milk white glaze, with lid cover.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed).

References

Brief Description

Small squat earthenware pot in milk white glaze with lid cover.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed).

References

Brief Description

Pottery infusion jug in pottery browns featuring strainer spout, ear-shaped handle, and low-domed lid with knob handle.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed).

References

Brief Description

Cylindrical earthenware jar with milk-white glaze and cap lid.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed).

References

Brief Description

Cylindrical earthenware jar in milk white glaze, with cap lid.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed).

References

Brief Description

Earthenware pot for one pound nett of "Extract of Gentianae P.B."

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed), paper (printed) and string.

References

Brief Description

Cylindrical earthenware jar in milk white glaze, with cap lid, for "Ext. Glycyrrh Dec. P.B."

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed), paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Cylindrical earthenware jar in milk white glaze, with cap lid and unattached label, for "Ext. Sarsae".

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed) and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Three medium earthenware jars in milk-white ground with blue transfer print and cap lid. Print is label border, and features birds, fruit, tassels and a saint.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (transfer printed and glazed).

References

Particularly related to registration number 1456.

Brief Description

Two large earthenware jars in milk-white ground with blue transfer print and cap lid. Print is a label border, and features birds, fruit, tassels and a saint.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (transfer printed and glazed).

References

Particularly related to registration number 1455.

Brief Description

Small violet-blue bottle with wide neck. Cylindrical body, round shoulder and conical neck with reinforced rim. Has foreign stopper.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Small earthenware jar in dark green, brown and cream; has flat lid with knob handpiece.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed).

References

Brief Description

Eleven small, square, squat bottles with cylindrical neck and reinforced rim.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Six very small and rectangular bottles with cylindrical neck and extended rim.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Three medium rectangular bottles with raised disc stopper, cylindrical neck and extended rim.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Syrup bottle for Martin & Pleasance Chemists, being a flattened rectangular body with cylindrical neck and moulded label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Syrup bottle for Symport Pharmacies of Melbourne, being a curved and flattened rectangular body, cylindrical neck and moulded label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Rectangular bottle for Tobbinson Pharmacist, with moulded pharmacy label on front.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Rectangular bottle with black screw cap. Bottle has curved shoulder with collar design, and barrel neck. Probably used for a cosmetic lotion.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and plastic.

References

Brief Description

Small medicine bottle in beer-bottle brown, having a rouned rectangular body, sudden rounded shoulder, and neck with screw thread, plus blue metal screw cap.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal (enamelled) and paper (coated).

References

Brief Description

Very small cylindrical medicine bottle in beer-bottle brown, being a cylinder with sharp shoulder and wide cylindrical neck reinforced rim.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Small pharmacy bottle for liquids, with cylindrical body, narrow neck, extended rim, and recessed glass fronted label, plus square stopper.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (painted).

References

Brief Description

Four very small pharmacy bottles with wide neck, cylindrical body, and black on mustard label, plus stopper.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Slim pharmacy bottle with wide neck, cylindrical body and stopper.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Slim pharmacy bottle with wide neck, cylindrical body and stopper, plus black on yellow and red on white labels.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and paper (printed)

References

Brief Description

Slim pharmacy bottle with wide neck, cylindrical body and stopper with square handpiece.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Short pharmacy bottle with wide neck, slightly conical body and glass stopper.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Short pharmacy jar with narrower neck and has glass cap lid with moulded lettering.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and paper.

References

Brief Description

Small green pharmacy bottle for liquids, being a cylindrical body and neck with reinforced rim and stopper plus recessed glass-fronted label of black on white with gilt.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (painted).

References

Brief Description

Squat cylindrical one-ounce bottle of "Euonymi", with wide neckand black on discoloured label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Small blue bottle for liquids, with cylindrical body, round shoulder and narrow shaped neck. Has damaged black-on-mustard label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Small cylindrical medicine bottle in beer-bottle brown, with narrower neck, and green and black on cream label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Small cylindrical bottle for liquids, with rounded shoulder, cylindrical neck and reinforced rim.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Small earthenware pot for "Ext. Lupuli", in milk-white ground, with black-on-cream label and a red-on-cream label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed), paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Five large green pharmacy bottles for liquids, with slightly ocnical body, corrugated wall and narrow neck, plus recessed glass-fronted label of black on red with gilt.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (painted).

References

Brief Description

Small earthenware pharmacy jar in claret, plus flattened-dome lid with mushroom-shaped finial. Black-on-white with gilt painted label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed).

References

Brief Description

Earthenware pharmacy display urn. Body is shaped like up-ended pear, and stands on substantial foot, with bread-plait-like side handles, transfer-print floral motifs and fruit in relief.

History of Object

Almost identical to registration number 1146, but with differences of colour and floral motifs. Sinces it lacks maker's mark, it is a probably a copy; card states reproduction.

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed and transfer-printed).

References

Brief Description

Two syrup jars in Delft tradition, with Peacock design under conical spout, featuring angel detail with cross. Handle at back o f bulbous body on curved, flat and hollow foot. With flat lid with knob.

History of Object

Reproduction.

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (transfer-printed and glazed).

References

Book: Crellin, J.K., 1969. "Medical Cermaics in the Wellcome Institute", page 51-52, footnotes 83 and 84.

Brief Description

Earthenware pharmacy show urn on hollow, flat foot with slender neck. Urn features a yellow face-mask medallion in relief at each side, and crimson-and-green floral transfer printing. Peaked lid with finial of fruit in relief.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (transfer-printed and glazed).

References

Brief Description

Two tall slender bottles or containers, with domed foot and faceted glass stopper. Oval paper label with floral print.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and paper (printed).

References

Book: Crellin, J.K., & Scott, J.R., 1972. "Glass and British Pharmacy, 1600-1900", pp. 50 and 51, Fig. 63.

Brief Description

Small violet-blue bottle, cylindrical with round shoulder and narrow neck, plus waterwhite square stopper. Label of black on brown for Corn Solvent.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Large violet-blue bottle with wide neck and metal cover seal for "Absolute Phenol". Gilt, orange and black on white label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal, paper (printed) and contents).

References

Brief Description

Medium earthenware pharmacy jar with peaked lid featuring peaked finial. White ground, bands of blue, with crest panel in green, yellow, blue and black.

History of Object

Reproduction.
Also see Loans, L12 and L13, which are the same.

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed).

References

Brief Description

Medium earthenware drug jar, blue paint on white ground. Body flares up from base and rounds at shoulder into rim. Flat cap lid.

History of Object

Reproduction.

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed).

References

Brief Description

Medium earthenware drug jar with hollow foot and tapering shoulder, plus flat lid with conical hand knob. Mustard, brown, green and black label panel.

History of Object

Reproduction.

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed).

References

Brief Description

Pharmacy display urn for "Toilet Articles", with Australian coat-of-arms and sunrise motif. Bulbous body tapers down to hollow, stepped foot. Stepped lid with flat-dome finial.

History of Object

The coat-of-arms Australiana motif is interesting, and of course makes it especially important to an Australian collection (according to first reference).

Materials and Finishes

Glass (painted and plastered).

References

Pers. Comm.: Reid, Colin (Mr), 1987/08.

Brief Description

Tall, waterwhite bottle or caotainer with slightly domed foot and hollow spherical stopper. No label.

History of Object

Exactly same as in reference, except no label.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and contents.

References

Book: Crellin, J.K., and Scott, J.R., 1972. "Glass and British Pharmacy 1600-1900", pp. 50-51, Figure 63.

Brief Description

Tall, narrow display bottleo r container, with wide disc foot, and faceteed conical stopper.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and contents.

References

Brief Description

Tall display jar or container, straight sided with narrow stem and wide disc foot, plus domed lid with stopper-like and conical finial.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and contents.

References

Book: Crellin, J.K., and Scott, J.R., 1972. "Glass and British Pharmacy, 1600-1900", pp. 52-53, Fig. 65.

Brief Description

Stout jar for "Aloe Pulv." Body tapers slightly from round shoulder to slight foot, and has flat cap lid. Stylised floral label border in mustard, green and brown. This item is a reproduction.

History of Object

"Aloe Pulv." most likely translates to Aloe powder; most likely a purgative.

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed).

References

Catalogue: Legge, Margaret, 1986. "The Apothecary's Shelf", (National Gallery of Victoria), p. 42, Cat. 79 and 80.

Brief Description

German drug jar for Sal Nitram Depuratum, with flat cap lid. Jar is straight-sided, thickened at base and below rim, and has label detail of couple strolling in garden.

History of Object

Sal Nitram Depuratum is Saltpetre; it was used as a gargle and diuretic.

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed).

References

Brief Description

Two small German drug jars with straight sides, thicker below rim and at base, plus flat cap lid and label detail. Label on one jar shows German peasant walking; other jar depicts German peasant and dog.

History of Object

Ex. Cathol consisted of many ingredients, and was universally used as a purgative; Ex. Gramin was made from the root of couch grass. It was thought to open obstructions of the liver, spleen, ureter and womb.

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed).

References

Brief Description

Spanish albarello for "G. Hedere" in oatmeal glaze with blue painted label featuring outline like the shape of an anatomical heart.

History of Object

"G. Hedere" is Gum of Ivy, and an old established drug for many complaitns; it was also used to get rid of hair and to kill lice.

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed).

References

Correspondence File. Wellcome Trust, letter dated 5/10/1971 (includes photograph).

Brief Description

Fourteen small four-sided bottles in green glass with wide neck, rubber stopper and glass rod extending down from stopper; in sliding box.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, rubber, paper and cardboard.

References

Brief Description

Honey-coloured wooden tub with screw-on lid.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood (polished) and leather.

References

Brief Description

Seven blown-glass pharmacy bottles with black on gold painted labels with black and red edging, and glass stopper. 1 large liquids; 3 medium liquids; 1 small liquids; 2 medium powders.

History of Object

Probably English glass of the 1880s.

Materials and Finishes

Glass (painted).

References

Interview: Cahill, Mr. Denis, 1987/03/23.

Brief Description

Earthenware seltzer jug, conical with inner dividing wall, two necks and dual spout, and long, ear-shaped handle. Green and gilt hooped.

History of Object

Jug is divided down the centre so that acid and alkaline solutions can be held separately and mixed at the spout when poured into a glass.

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed).

References

Brief Description

Orange and gilt looped earthenware seltzer jug, conical with inner dividing wall, two necks and duel spout, and long ear-shaped handle. Necks have perforated metal caps.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed) and metal.

References

Brief Description

Small, straight-sided siphon bottle with wickerwork jacket and bulbous metal dispensing part. Part of dispenser missing.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal and rattan.

References

Brief Description

Bottle fashioned from bottlegourd shell, featuring brown-on-tan painted geometric design, rattan neck and rim and simple hook-shaped stopper.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Fibre and wood (painted).

References

Brief Description

Apothecary's medicine box, eighteenth century, being a high, rectangular chest with drawer at base. Contains various bottles with original contents.

History of Object

Bottles: most have pontil marks on base. Cuttings of newspaper regarding W.G. Hearne, Geelong chemist, now in Supplementary file.

Materials and Finishes

Wood (polished), brass, velvet, glass, cardboard, paper (printed), cork and leather.

References

Brief Description

Two medium phramacy bottles for liquids. Green glass with straight corrugated sides; recessed, glass-fronted label; glass stopper.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (painted).

References

Brief Description

Small bottle for liquids, with etched scale up to 480 minims, in treen container with acorn-shaped lid. Missing stopper.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass (etched) and walnut (polished).

References

Brief Description

Small ceramic pot for "Ext. Copaib. Resin.", complete with unopened label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Ceramic (glazed) and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Assortment of three (small, medium, large), ceramic pot for toiletry or ointment.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Ceramic.

References

Brief Description

Drug storage jar, missing lid. Bulbous, inverted pear shape, on base. Decorated to front with floral design - roses? Upper and lower borders of design trimmed with green lines. Roses orange, other flowers yellow with dark blue centre, leaves green.

History of Object

Previously part of Grimwade Collection.
Unguentum Rosatum was stored in this jar.

Materials and Finishes

Ceramic (glazed).

References

Transfer documentation from University of Melbourne Art Collection, 22/11/88.
See also Supplementery File, 3251.

Brief Description

Drug storage jar, missing lid. Inverted pear shape, on base. Decorated to front with floral design: roses and another flower (?). Roses orange, flower yellow with dark blue centre, leaves green. Design trimmed with green stripes.

History of Object

Previously part of Grimwade Collection.
Possibly contained syrup of squills (?).

Materials and Finishes

Ceramic (glazed).

References

Transfer documentaiton from University of Melbourne Art Collection, 22/11/88.
See also Supplementary File 3251.

Brief Description

Pale blue-grey ceramic jar with blue decoration in the form of peacocks, stylised flowers and allegorical figure. No lid.

History of Object

Previously part of Grimwade Collection.
Robor Sambuci is the juice of the elder.

Materials and Finishes

Ceramic (glazed).

References

Tranfer documentation from University of Melbourne Art Collection, 22/11/88.

Brief Description

Cylindrical ceramic jar with conical lid, surmounted by knob. Decorated with stylised floral designs in blue, green and crimson/pink. Some of decoration outlined in black.

History of Object

Previously part of Grimwade Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Ceramic (glazed).

References

Transfer documentation from University of Melbourne Art Collection, 22/11/88.

Brief Description

Cylindrical ceramic jar with lid. Outer surface of jar is dark blue grey with white trim. Label black on gold scroll. Interior white.

History of Object

Previously part of Grimwade Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Ceramic (glazed), lacquer, gold leaf (?).

References

Transfer documentation from University of Melbourne Art Collection, 22/11/88.

Brief Description

Cylindrical ceramic jar, no lid. Biscuit coloured, with dark brown glaze to upper quarter. Decorating in reliefs to front, being a border of leaves and berries above a scroll, which in turn is above the English royal crest of a crowned lion rampant and a chained unicorn rampant supporting the royal coat-of-arms which is surrounded by the garter. Below these is a scroll with the royal motto. Whole relief blurred. Upper scroll possibly gold leafed?

History of Object

Previously part of Grimwade Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Ceramic (glazed) and gold leaf (?).

References

Transfer documentation from University of Melbourne Art Collection, 22/11/88.

Brief Description

Cylindrical ceramic jar, no lid. Biscuit coloured, with dark brown glaze to upper quarter. Decoration in relief to front, being a border of leaves and berries above a scroll, which in turn is above the English royal crest of a crowned lion rampant and a fettered unicorn rampant supporting the royal coat-of-arms which is surrounded by the garter. Upper scroll - gold leaf?

History of Object

Previously part of the Grimwade Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Ceramic (glazed) and gold lead (?).

References

Transfer documentation from University of Melbourne Art Collection, 22/11/88.

Brief Description

Globous, necked jar of dark purple glass, almost black. Large lid on top of neck. Gold leaf (?) label on front. Dimpled bottom with manufacturing scar.

History of Object

Previously part of Grimwade Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and gold leaf (?).

References

Transfer documentation from University of Melbourne Art Collection, 22/11/88.

Brief Description

Stoppered drug jar, bearing label, "Ammon. Chlorid."

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and paper.

References

Brief Description

Stoppered glass drug jar with a small quantity of yellow fluid in the bottom. Label reads, "Ol. Cajuput".

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper and gold leaf (?).

References

Brief Description

Small brass pot with screw-down lid.

History of Object

Owned by Dame Jean Macnamara.

Materials and Finishes

Brass.

References

Brief Description

Glass bottle with neck and moulded glass stopper with bobble top. Metal cylinder and screw-on top to accommodate neck and shape of stopper, for protecting medicine bottle in doctor's case.

History of Object

This item belonged to Dr. Patrick Cody, who was a radiologist with a practice in Spring Street. Dr. Patrick Cody's sons Stephen and Damian Cody donated their father's medical instruments to the Medical History Museum on 10 October 1996.

Materials and Finishes

Metal and glass.

References

Brief Description

Metal canister with screw-on lid and glass tumbler which fits into base of canister. Inside tumbler is a circular cardboard tablet box, entitled "Repatriation General Hospital, Caulfield TABS. Mepacrine Hy.d 0.1 Grm." Tablet contents were destroyed.

History of Object

This item belonged to Dr. Patrick Cody, who was a radiologist with a practice in Spring Street. Dr. Patrick Cody's sons Stephen and Damian Cody donated their father's medical instruments to the Medical History Museum on 10 October 1996.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass, cardboard and paper.

References

Brief Description

Empty corked bottle with name "Nervengest" (handwritten in ink) on printed label.

History of Object

Donated by Mr. A. Soderlund, great grandson of John Winter, who used the item.

See notes on John Winter supplied by family.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and paper.

References

Brief Description

Small glass bottle containing dark fluid (unidentified). Bottle is corked with green wax-like seal. There are no identifying marks.

History of Object

Donated by Mr. A. Soderlund, great grandson of John Winter, who used the item, which may have connection with the Baunscheidt system.

See notes on John Winter supplied by family.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, cork and fluid.

References

Brief Description

Large gray-white enamel jug with blue enamelled handle and blue trims around top edge. Jug sits on a flat base, curves out slightly and narrows at neck. Has a high grip handle extending from the mid-point of the jug and up and out from the top of the jug.

History of Object

Loan item: Barrie Thompson collection.

Materials and Finishes

Iron (enamelled).

References

Brief Description

Large earthenware jar with cream-coloured glaze and black-painted labelling. Jar has a flat base, cylindrical body which tapers in to form a very narrow neck, and a small opening with broad lip. Handle is attached between the top of the jar and the neck.

History of Object

Loan item: Barrie Thompson collection.

Materials and Finishes

Earthenware (glazed, coloured) and paint.

References