Brief Description

Bryant and May matchbox, wooden cover with cardboard drawers. Contains five phials of hypodermic tablets.

History of Object

Included in contents of Dr. James Jamieson's medical bag (registration number 74), who practiced in Warnambool and Melbourne, later lecturing in Obstetrics at Melbourne University. He died in 1916.

Materials and Finishes

Wood, cardboard, paper and glass.

References

Association file; AMA Museum catalogue.

Brief Description

Cylindrical cardboard tub of Pears' Precipitated Fuller's Earth with a cap lid, orange-pink label and additional label on top showing a nursery maid applying powder to infant. Made by Pears, A. & F. Limited, Australia and England.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, paper (printed) and powder.

References

Brief Description

Small cylindrical cardboard tub of "Compound Antibilious Pills". Has cap lid and orange and black label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed) and cardboard.

References

Brief Description

Glass bottle with cork stopper, contents California Syrup of Figs, Califig brand, five fluid ounces. Labeled bottle packed in original box with three leaflets and a corkscrew. Contents made buy Californian Fig Syrup Company, United States of America. Original price 25.11d.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, cork, paper

References

Brief Description

Small rectangular box for Enule brand adrenalin rectal suppositories, 0.001gm. Light blue on grey label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, paper (printed)

References

Brief Description

Bottle of castor oil with paper label - Morton castor oil. Label has been saturated in castor oil. The bottle is a deep royal blue in color, narrow and rounded, slightly tapered with a long neck.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Two tiny pill bottles with screw-cap metal lid, for "Diginutin" tablets (0.296 c.c.).

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Tiny pill bottle with rounded sides and screw-cap metal lid, for "Epghedrine Hydrochloride" tablets (gr. ½).

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Tiny pill bottle with rounded sides and screw-cap metal lid, for "Diginutin" tablets (0.592 c.c.).

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Three tiny pill bottles with rounded sides and screw-cap metal lids, for medicinal pills and tablets (1 gr.).

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Small pill bottle with rounded sides and screw-cap metal lid, for "Quinine Bisulphate" pills (gr. 2).

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Small pill bottle with curved sides and screw-top metal lid, for "Cascara Sagrada" pills (gr. 3).

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Small pill bottle with curved sides and screw-top metal lid, for "Cascara Sagrada" pills (5 gr.).

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Small pill bottle with rounded sides and screw-top metal lid, for "Glycerophosphates Compound" pills (½ fluid drachm).

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Small pill bottle with rounded sides and screw-top metal lid, for "Naso-Pharyngeal" tablets (1/6 gr.).

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Two tiny pill bottles in beer-bottle brown with rounded sides and screw-top metal lid, for "Hydrarg. Iodid. Rub." tablets (1/16 gram).

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Tiny pill bottle in beer-bottle brown with curved sides and screw-top metal lid, for "Hydrarg. C CRETA" tablets (1/3 gr.).

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Tiny pill bottle in beer-bottle brown with curved sides and screw-top metal lid, for "Grey Powder". 1 gram tablets.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Small pill bottle in beer-bottle brown with cork stopper, for "Resorcin". 3 gr. Tablets. Flattened-cylinder bottle with sharp shoulder, cylindrical neck and reinforced rim.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed) and cork.

References

Brief Description

Small pill bottle in beer-bottle brown with cork stopper, for "Bismuth Subsantonate Compound" (4 gr. And 1½gr.) tablets. Flattened-cylinder bottle with sharp shoulder, cylindrical neck and reinforced rim.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed) and cork.

References

Brief Description

Small bulbous bottle in beer-bottle brown with cylindrical neck and cork stopper, for "Valentine's Meat Juice".

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed) and cork.

References

Brief Description

Small pill bottle with cork stopper, for "Boric Acid", gr. 6 tablets. Flattened-cylinder bottle with sharply rounded shoulder, cylindrical neck and reinforced rim.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed) and cork.

References

Brief Description

Small pill bottle with cork stopper, for "Tinct. Of Hyoscyamus B.P.". 10 minims tablets. Flattened-cylinder bottle with sharply rounded shoulder, cylindrical neck and reinforced rim.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed) and cork.

References

Brief Description

Small pill bottle with cork stopper, for "Quinine Bisulphate" 1 gr. Pills. Flattened-cylinder bottle with square shoulders, cylindrical neck and reinforced rim.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed) and cork.

References

Brief Description

Small pill bottle with cork stopper, for "Bicarbonate of Soda" 5 gr. Tablets. Flattened-cylinder bottle with square shoulder, cylindrical neck and reinforced rim.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed) and cork.

References

Brief Description

Small pill bottle with cork stopper, for "Blaud Pill and Arsenic" pills. Flattened-cylinder bottle with squared shoulder, cylindrical neck and reinforced rim.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed) and cork.

References

Brief Description

Small pill bottle with cork stopper, for "Blaud Pill and Cascara" pills. Flattened-cylinder bottle with square shoulder, cylindrical neck and reinforced rim.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed) and cork.

References

Brief Description

Small pill bottle with cork stopper, for "Blaud Pill with Arsenic and Strychnine" pills. Flattened-cylinder bottle with rounded square shoulder, cylindrical neck and reinforced rim.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed) and cork.

References

Brief Description

Six small pill bottles with cork stopper, for various "Tabloid" pills and tablets. Flattened-cylinder bottle with square shoulder, cylindrical neck and reinforced rim.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed) and cork.

References

Brief Description

Pill bottle with cork stopper, for "Easton Syrup" pills. Flattened-cylinder bottle with rounded square shoulders, cylindrical neck and reinforced rim.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed) and cork.

References

Brief Description

Rectangular pill bottle with cork stopper, for "Colocynth Compound." 5 grain pills. Rectangular body with square shoulders curved at the sides, cylindrical neck and reinforced rim.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed) and cork.

References

Brief Description

Pill bottle with cork stopper, for "Benzoic Acid Compound". Tablets. Flattened-cylinder bottle with rounded square shoulders, cylindrical neck and reinforced rim.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed) and cork.

References

Brief Description

Two rectangular tins for Dr Jenner's Absorbent Lozenges digestive tablets. Squat dark blue tin with blue-on-white label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (painted) and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Flat almost-square tin for "Tabloid" Iodicin capsules gr. 3. Silvery tin with blue printing, with cotton thread-pull opener.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (painted), paper (printed) and cotton.

References

Brief Description

Small rectangular tin with hinged lid, for "Vaporole" Amyl Nitrite (Nitrate?) 0.296 c.c. Silveruy tin and paper with blue printing, plus cotton thread-pull opener.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (painted), paper (printed) and cotton.

References

Brief Description

Small rectangular tin with hinged lid for "Vaporole" brand Aromatic Ammonia smelling salts. Silvery tin and label with blue printing, plus cotton thread-pull opener.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (painted), paper (printed) and cotton.

References

Brief Description

Small rectangular tin with hinged lid, for "Carnation Corn Caps". Cream ground with black, red and green printing.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (painted).

References

Brief Description

Rectangular tin with hinged lid, for Ayrton's Bismuth indigestion tablets. Gilt base, white lid with red and black printing.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (painted).

References

Brief Description

Small 1 oz. square-tapering bottle for "James's Fever Powder", with black-on-off-white label and seal label of orange and black on off-white ground.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed), cork and wax.

References

Brief Description

Flat rectangular tin for "Mustard Leaves". Yellow label with black print, which wrapped originally around base and lid.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Small bottle wrapper for "James's Fever Powder", with instruction sheet wrapped inside. Tapering square-based wrapper in blue, with dirty brown label and torn ends.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Two boxes with flip-top lid, containing twelve 3 c.c. ampules of pure ethyl chloride, by Burroughs Wellcome & Co.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, paper (printed), glass and fabric.

References

Brief Description

Small rectangular cardboard box in orange-red, for "Benedict Test" tablets. Box slides out from slip cover.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Small oval box with cap lid, for McClintock "Germicidal Discs". Faded light green box and black-on-orange-red label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Small violet-blue bottle for "Chinosol" (8.75 grs.). Bottle is a flattened cylinder with cork stopper and red-on-white label. In red box cover and includes two advertising handbills.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

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

References

Brief Description

Tiny pill bottle for "Potassium Permanganate" (gr. 1). Bottle is a flattened cylinder with narrow neck, cork stopper and black-on-green label. In blue-on-blue cover, with trademark handbill.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

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

References

Brief Description

Tiny pill bottle for "Blaud Pill with Arsenic and Strychnine". Bottle is a flattened cylinder with narrow neck, cork stopper and black-on-green label. In blue-on-blue box cover.

History of Object

According to the label, this bottle is a physician's specimen.

Materials and Finishes

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

References

Brief Description

Very small pill bottle for "Blauyd Pill Compound" (gr. 10). Bottle is a flattened cylinder with cork stopper and black-on-green label. In blue-on-blue box cover.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

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

References

Brief Description

Very small pill bottle for "Blaud Pill Compound" (gr. 10). Bottle is a flattened cylinder with cork stopper and black-on-green label. In black-on-green box cover, with advertising handbill.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

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

References

Brief Description

Very small pill bottle for "Blaud Pill" (gr. 10). Bottle is a flattened cylinder with cork stopper and black-on-green label. In black-on-blue box cover.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

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

References

Brief Description

Pill bottle for "Glycerophosphates Compound" (½ fluid drachm). Bottle is a flattened cylinder with cork stopper which is wax-sealed, with black-on-green label. In black-on-blue box cover.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

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

References

Brief Description

Pill bottle for "Blaud Pill Compound" (gr. 10). Bottle is a flattened cylinder with cork stopper and black-on-green label. In black-on-green cover, with booklet on "Iron".

History of Object

According to label, this bottle is a physician's specimen.

Materials and Finishes

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

References

Brief Description

Pillbottle for "Barbitone Compound". Bottle is a flattened cylinder with cork stopper and black-on-green label. In blue-on-blue box cover.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

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

References

Brief Description

Pill bottle for "Theoba-sal". Bottle is a flattened cylinder with cork stopper and black-on-green label. In black-on-blue box cover.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

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

References

Brief Description

Pill bottle for "Antipyrine". Bottle is a flattened cylinder with cork stopper and black-on-green label. In black-on-green box cover, with three advertising handbills.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

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

References

Brief Description

Small pill bottle for "Blaud Pill and Arsenic". Bottle is a flattened cylinder with cork stopper and black-on-green label. In blue-on-green box cover with advertising handbill.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

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

References

Brief Description

Small pill bottle for "Blaud Pill with Arsenic and Strychnine". Bottle is a flattened cylinder with cork stopper and black-on-green label. In blue-on-green box cover plus two handbills.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

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

References

Brief Description

Small amber pill bottle for "Epinine Compound". Bottle is a flattened cylinder with cork stopper and black-on-green label. In blue-on-blue box cover, plus two advertising handbills.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

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

References

Brief Description

Small amber pill bottle for "Apomorphine Compound". Bottle is a flattened cylinder with cork stopper and black-on-blue label. In blue-on-blue box, plus two advertising handbills.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

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

References

Brief Description

Small pill bottle for "Pepsin, Bismuth and Charcoal". Bottle is a flattened cylinder with cork stopper and black-on-green label. In blue-on-green box cover.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

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

References

Brief Description

Small pill bottle for "Veronal" (gr. 5). Bottle is a flattened cylinder with cork stopper and black-on-green label. In blue-on-blue box cover, plus two advertising handbills.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

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

References

Brief Description

Two tiny phials in brown glass, shaped line wine bottles, for "Errutin" (0.6 c.c.), in black-on-blue box originally holding six phials.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed), cardboard and contents.

References

Brief Description

Ten tiny amber phials for "Vaporole Epinine", consisting of a footed vessel with bulbous body, curved neck and cylindrical top (1 c.c.). In flip-top box of black-on-green-and-blue.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Syrup bottle for Felton's Milk of Magnesia, being a flat rectangular body with narrow cylindrical neck and moulded label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Pale green bottle for "Friedrichshall Bitter Water", with stout body, fine neck, metal cap-seal, and red and blue on discoloured cream label. Item not located.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

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

References

Brief Description

Green bottle for Dunstone's "Essence of Dandelion". Straight-sided body with gently sloping shoulder and neck. Metal cap-seal; main label and shoulder label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal, paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Waterwhite bottle for "Vitadatio" herbal remedy, covered by most of bag packaging. Straight-sided bottle with round shoulder and thick, barrelled neck.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, cork, paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Small dark-green kit containing tubes of pills for various minor complaints, probably for travellers' use. By Burroughs Wellcome Co.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (painted), glass, paper (printed), cork and contents.

References

Brief Description

Small "Tabloid" hypodermic case number 20, in metal. Hinged and slide-out compartments contain eight tubes of hypodermic tablets and syringe components.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Stainless steel, plastic, glass, paper (printed), cork and contents.

References

Brief Description

Twelve small rectangular packets of Palmer's Dandelion and Chamomile Pills. Black-on-purple-blue wrapping label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed), ?cardboard and contents.

References

Brief Description

Twelve small rectangular packets of Palmer's Neuralgic Pills. Black-on-pale-mauve wrapping label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed), ?cardboard and contents.

References

Brief Description

Sealed tube or bottle for "Heparin" in yellow glass with blue-on-cream label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Straight-sided waterwhite bottle with rounded shoulder, wide neck and sealed metal cap. Brown on brown label. For "Potassium Acetate" by May and Baker Ltd.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal, paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Square squat bottle in brown glass, for "Quinizarin Compound", by Burroughs Wellcome. Neck has screw thread, but contains a cork stopper instead of a screw lid.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

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

References

Brief Description

Glass ampoule of sodium penicillin G. from Commonwealth Serum Laboratories. 100,000 Oxford unit ampoule with black-on-orange label.

History of Object

Used in exhibition on penicillin. This ampoule is rare, and is from one of the earliest batches of parenteral penicillin to be made available to Australia's civilian population. Item bears a use-by date of 1944.08.01.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper (printed) and contents.

References

File: Correspondence File: Davey, V.F., Commonwealth Serium Laboratories, 1968.12.03.

Brief Description

Small "Tabloid" brand tablet bottle for "Thirst Quencher" effervescent preparation tablets.

History of Object

Sold by Bowen & Co.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal, paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Box of 16, "Pedipacs PVK", foil sachet for penicillin, by Lilly.

History of Object

Used in exhibition "Penicillin", circa 1969.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed), foil and contents.

References

Brief Description

Box of 12, "Penijec 100" penicillin single-squeeze tube, by Sigma. For treatment of mastitis in cattle. New formula Blue.

History of Object

Used in exhibition, "Penicillin", circa 1969.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, plastic, cardboard (printed), paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Box of 12, "Penijec Twinpak" penicillin single-squeeze tube, by Sigma - for treatment of mastitis in cattle. New Formula Blue.

History of Object

Used in exhibition, "Penicillin", circa 1969.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, plastic, cardboard (printed), paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Small bottle of "Pensig" penicillin tablets by Sigma, in original box packaging; 24 tablets of 125 mg.

History of Object

Used in exhibition "Penicillin", circa 1969.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed), paper (printed), glass, plastic, cotton wool and contents.

References

Brief Description

Sall bottle of "Pensig Tablets" penicillin tablets by Sigma, in original box packaging; 16 tablets of 250mg.

History of Object

Used in exhibition, "Penicillin", circa 1969.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed), paper (printed), glass, plastic, cotton wool and contents.

References

Brief Description

Small bottle for "Sus-Pen V Aqueous" liquid penicillin, by Boots; 100ml.

History of Object

Used in exhibition, "Penicillin", circa 1969.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal, paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Small bottle of "Abbocillin -V" banana-flavoured liquid penicillin, by Abbott; 100ml.

History of Object

Used in exhibition, "Penicillin", circa 1969.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, plastic, paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Small bottle of "V.P.V. 125 Viraxacillin V" by Virax Ethicals Ltd. Contains 24 capsules, 125mgm each. (mg?)

History of Object

Used in exhibition, "Penicillin", circa 1969.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, plastic, paper (printed), cotton wool and contents.

References

Brief Description

Very small bottle for "P.V.K." tablets by Lilly; 24 tablets of 125mg.

History of Object

Used in exhibition "Penicillin", circa 1969.

Materials and Finishes

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

References

Brief Description

Very small bottle containing "Crystapen" by Glaxo-Allenburys; 1 mega powder for injection.

History of Object

Used in exhibition "Penicillin", circa 1969.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal, paper (printed) and contents.

References

Brief Description

Very small bottle containing "Optipen" penicillin tablets by CSL; 24 tablets, 125 gm.

History of Object

Used in exhibition, "Penicillin", circa 1969.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, plastic, paper (printed), cotton wool and contents.

References

Brief Description

Rectangular metal caddy with sloping hinged ild, in dark ground with gilt floral and border pattern imitating chest of drawers, and advertising the Victory Gum Factory.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (stamped and printed).

References

Brief Description

20 minim/1cc hypodermic syringe in metal and glass, in small metal box with rack.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, glass and wire.

References

Brief Description

Two Crofts Pure Medicinal Epsom Salts packet (1 oz., 28 Grams Net when packaged). Black-on-white paper wrapping.

History of Object

Crofts Stores Pty Lt. had branches in most suburbs, according to wrapper.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed, contents and wax.

References

Brief Description

Tin of "Toilet Powder" by John Gosnell & Co. Wide cylindrical tin with rounded lid, pink background with black and white floral design, company emblem and lettering. The tin has an opened packet of powder inside.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Tin, paper and powder.

References

Brief Description

Lozenge-shaped box and lid of "Morison's Pills No.1" by Morison's, London. Box and lid secured by black, orange and white paper tape, with image of Morison's building established in 1828. Box labels surrounding tape are lettered in black-on-white. Box contains pills.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper, cardboard and ink.

References

Brief Description

Lozenge-shaped box and lid of "Morison's Pills No. 2" by Morison's, London. Box and lid secured by black, orange and white paper tape, with image of Morison's building, established 1828. Top and bottom labels are lettered in black-on-grey. Box contains pills.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

Tin of "Complexion Tablet or Toilet Wax" by S. Maw, Son and Sons, London. Flat circular tin, withbrown background with black-on-yellow-and-brown label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Tin of "Sulphur Ointment" by B-P. Flat, circular tin with a blue background and navy-on-white label.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Cylindrical box and lid of "Mark?ll's Pills". Red box with white base, black-on-white label, holding ball-shaped white pills.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

Package of "Faulconer's Worm Powders" by Steedman Faulconer, Surrey, England. Small, flat rectangular packet, black side strips with black, orange and white pattern. Label has black lettering on white background.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper and powder.

References

Brief Description

Box labelled, "Amyl Nitrate Pearls" by Parke, Davis and Co., U.S.A. Black box with red edges, white base and gold lettering. Internal lining is pale green with grid-shaped divisions for the beads of Amyl Nitrate, wrapped in green silk bags (9 remaining). Internal lining of flip-top lid has instructions in black and white lettering.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, paper, silk and glass.

References

Brief Description

Cylindrical box with flattened ends, product entitled "Frampton's Pill of Health" by Prout and Harsant, England. Brown box with orange-and-black tape, white label with black lettering.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper and cardboard.

References

Brief Description

Circular wooden tub with printed paper label for "Oriental" tooth powder by W.D. Williams.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

200ml (?) jar for "Solomon Solution" rub. Stored in soft archival plastic bag in event of further leakage.

History of Object

According to label, this Solution was for rheumatism, sprains, wounds, aches and pains etc., and could also be used when rubbing down horses and other livestock. This object was manufactured after supply of telephones to Armadale (since label bears business phone number).

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal (painted) and paper.

References

Brief Description

"Soloid" brand bacteriological case kit by Burroughs Wellcome and Co. Tin with bottle racks, bottle burner, petri dishes, tweezer and small forceps, pestle, dropper, test tube, liquid and tablet bottles, cotton bud rod, microscope slides and covers; also filter papers.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (plated), leather, glass, rubber and paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

The British Drug Houses Ltd., sealed glass ampoule in box of concentrated Gum Acacia solution for intravenous injection. Ampoule an dbox have brown lettering on yellow label. Ampoule wrappedin wax paper. Box has flip-top lid with wood-grain.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper, cardboard, ink and chemicals.

References

Brief Description

Small leather case containing 11 phials of tablets ("Tabloid"). Secured with press stud.

History of Object

Owned by Dam Jean Macnamara.

Materials and Finishes

Leather, metal, glass, cork and paper.

References

Brief Description

Box containing six (6) ampoules of "Infundin" (drug).

History of Object

Owned by Dame Jean Macnamara.

Materials and Finishes

Paper, cotton-wool and glass.

References

Brief Description

Ampoule of adrenalin chloride solution in original package.

History of Object

Owned by Dame Jean Macnamara.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and glass.

References

Brief Description

Three loose ampoules of "Infundin"; yellow glass.

History of Object

Owned by Dame Jean Macnamara.
Made by Burroughs Wellcome & Co. (Australia) Ltd.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and paper.

References

Brief Description

One loose ampoule of "Infundin". Yellow glass.

History of Object

Owned by Dame Jean Macnamara.

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

One ampoule of distilled water.

History of Object

Owned by Dame Jean Macnamara.

Materials and Finishes

Glass.

References

Brief Description

Phial containing tabloids of morphine sulphate.

History of Object

Owned by Dame Jean Macnamara.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper, cork and contents.

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Brief Description

Glass bottle of "Pulvasep" antiseptic crystal powder with metal screw-on lid; manufactured by "J.S. Black & Sons. Chemists [address] Collingwood." The label and instructions for the powder were placed inside the clear glass bottle with the pink "Pulvasep" crystals.

History of Object

Donated by Dr. Jean Barrie.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, metal, paper and contents.

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Brief Description

Eleven ampoules remaining from original set of 12, containing "'Iodolysin', m. 30 = Thisinamin gr.3 Iodine gr.3" by Allen & Hanburys, Ltd. Clear glass ampoule, tube-shaped with long narrow neck and black lettering. Ampoules held in original balck and white product box with black on white label.

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.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, ink, glass, paper and contents.

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Brief Description

Glass bottle, sealed with a cork and encased in thick paper cover, holding capsules of "Chapoteaut's 'Morrhual Crèosote'" produced by Rigaud and Chapoteaut, Paris. The paper wrapping has disintegrated at the top of the bottle to reveal the cork and bottle.

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, glass and contents.

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Brief Description

Five ampoules of "Trypaflavine... 5 c.c. per cent sterile solution" by Bayer and Bayer. Amber-coloured ampoules, tube-shaped with flattened bottom, narrow neck and arrow-shaped head; also yellow lettering. Ampoules held in protective cardboard tubes and original product box. Metal file included for opening ampoules. Two ampoules were added from aonther incomplete set to complete this set for display purposes.

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.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, ink, glass and metal.

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Brief Description

Two amber phials remaining from an original set of six phials, containing "'Vaporole' Pituitary (Infundibular) Extract 1 c.c. 20 per cent" by Burroughs Wellcome & Co., London. Glass phials consist of circular foot or stand, tampering up to central bulb with a neck, with enclosed tube-shaped top, with black on green labels.Blue flip-top box with black lettering and instruction sheet. Included (but not necessarily part of set) are metal file to snap phials and a wrap of linen containing cotton wool.

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

Cardboard, ink, glass, fabric, metal and contents.

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Brief Description

Black leather fold-out case containing nine small glass bottles and tubes, from a set of ten. The tubes and bottles are sealed with cork stoppers; the two exceptions are sealed with a rubber stopper and metal screw-on lid respectively. This travelling pharmaceutical set was manufactured by Burroughs, Wellcome & Co. at their original Snow Hill buildings in London. Five of the original bottles remain in the set This pharmaceutical case belonged to Dr. Archibald Macdonald. Apart for the bottle of digitalus tablets, the containers are empty.

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

Cork, rubber, leather, glass and contents.

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Brief Description

Cylindrical brass tin with separate press seal lid of "Perfection Glove Powder". Tin has white painted label with green print. Tin still holds some powder. Glove powder was used to assist surgeons slipping on their rubber surgical gloves.

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

Brass, paint and powder.

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Brief Description

Bottle of "St. Mach's Balsamic Water... A certain Cure for Special and Chronic Diseases". Tall rectangular blue glass bottle with round narrow neck and cork. Labels comprise: orange background with black lettering; white background with orange lettering; green background with black lettering. Residue of white powder in bottom of bottle.

History of Object

This tonic bottle was donated by Dr.James Milne on 5 May 1996.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, paper, ink and cork.

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Brief Description

Small rectangular box of "Sol-Viules Benzylpenicillin B.P. 0.5 mega unit". Box holds two vials of crystalline pencillin and two vials containing 0.5% Phenol B.P. Black lettering on blue and white box, with instruction sheet.

History of Object

This product was donated by Dr. James Milne on 5 May 1996.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, rubber, cardboard and ink.

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Brief Description

Small package of "Constab '100' Sterile Solution of Vitamin B12 B.P." by Boots Pure Drug Co. Ltd., England. Flattened rectangular box with black lettering on blue and white box. Box originally contained 6 of 1ml viules, with 1 viule remaining.

History of Object

This product package was donated by Dr. James Milne on 5 May 1996.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, glass, rubber and ink.

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Brief Description

Small rectangular box of "Viules of Corvotone", two of six vials remaining in packet. Black lettering on blue and white box.

History of Object

This product was donated by Dr. James Milne on 5 May 1996.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, ink, glass and rubber.

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Brief Description

Ampoule of May and Baker Dagenan Sodium 693, a sulphonamide which preceded Penicillin. Clear glass amouple with black print.

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

Glass, powder and ink.

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Brief Description

Black metal tablet tin with hinged lid and hinged metal clasp, containing thirteen bottles and four tubes, each bottle being numbered and containing Burroughs Wellcome & Co. products. All products identified by labels and by card pasted inside lid. Bottles and tubes are fitted into individual metal divided compartments. Bottles are metal capped, with red on white labels (engraved on lid).

History of Object

Given to Sir Lance Townsend (Dean of Medicine, University of Melbourne (1971-77) during the African campaign in the 1940s. Donated by Lady Townsend.

Materials and Finishes

Tin, paint, cardboard, printing, glass and contents.

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See Supplementary File for list of contents.

Brief Description

Small lidded tin containing twelve glass capsules of amyl nitrate. Product labelling is printed on lid, white on purple and purple on white. Capsules are individually wrapped in cotton stockinette sleeves tied with cotton threads at each end. Packed in two rows of six capsules.

History of Object

Donated by Moya Anderson via Dr. Marilys Guillemin, Alma Unit for Women and Ageing, University of Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (printed), cotton and amyl nitrate.

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Brief Description

12 phials of Hypodermic 'Tabloids' of Hyoscine Hydrobromide, No. 48 gr 1/75 (0.00086 gm) POISON. Burroughs Wellcome & Co. London (Eng). Made in England. Each phial is glass, cork sealed, with end of cork coloured red. Labels pale blue. All contained in maroon coloured cardboard box, 2 layers of 6 with card separation.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood's collection.

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard, paper, glass and contents.

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Brief Description

Two cylindrical tins, with round lid. Information re: contents covers sides of tin and lid - red and black printing on cream ground. Robinson's Patent Groats Powder.

History of Object

Donated by Jylia Griffiths, Department of Microbiology, from her mother's home.

Materials and Finishes

Metal and paint.

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