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