Brief Description

Cowan's vaccination shield concave in shape and consisting of a wire frame with cotton wound around the rim so as to act as a buffer; cotton strips are also used to strap the shield on. Instructions are on the lid and on a separate sheet in the box.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal, cotton and paper (printed)

References

Supplementary file.

Brief Description

Cowan's vaccination shield consisting of a wire frame, concave in shape, with cotton wound around the rim so as to act as a buffer, cotton straps are also used to strap the shield on. Instructions are on the lid of the container.

History of Object

Metal, cotton and paper (printed)

Materials and Finishes

Metal, cotton and paper (printed)

References

Brief Description

Two grooved vaccination lancet, fold-away with splaying, tortoiseshell handle, in small and flat leatherette box.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Leatherette, metal, tortoiseshell, paper and fabric.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 238, no. 1109.

Brief Description

Handbook entitled, "A Handbook of Hygiene," by George Wilson, 1873. Discourse from public health to public health acts.

History of Object

Formerly owned by Robert Hoadley, M.D. The author was Medical Officer at H.M. Convict Prison, Portsmouth.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed), cardboard and cloth (coated).

References

Brief Description

Copy of letter from Wililam Turton to the Vaccine Institution, regarding Vaccine Inoculation in Wales, 1800s.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper.

References

Brief Description

Vaccination certificate signed by Dr. Clara Stone in 1915; 7 months-old child vaccinated was Jessie Selina Ward of Toorak.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed and ink).

References

Brief Description

Certificate for the perforamnce of Public Vaccination issued to W.R. Fox in 1883, from the Local Government Board, Edinburgh.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed and ink).

References

Brief Description

Circular newsletter to members of the Ophthalmological Society of Australia (B.M.A.), 13 November, 1956. 3 sheets.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

See also registration number 3000.

Brief Description

Two forms, "Form of Reference for Ophthalmic Cases" from Mont Park Hospital (some variation of format but essentially the forms serve the same purpose).

History of Object

These forms represent a survey of in-patients' eyesight at Mont Park psychiatric hospital.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Booklet of slips for the notification of cases of infectious diseases; grey, with cover titled, "Commission of Public Health. Notifiable Diseases. Reports of Cases." Unused.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed) and cardboard (printed).

References

Brief Description

Vaccination notice (Schedule VII, 28 Vict., No. 264) for 1866, for the baby Gerald Mansfield.

History of Object

Vaccination at the Ridgway Hotel.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed and ink).

References

Brief Description

Brass vaccinator consisting of cylindrical tube with flat enclosed ends on both sides, on one side has nine spikes in a square configuration. The central spike is flat and larger to protect the other spikes from the brass lid.

History of Object

This vaccinator 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 museum collection of documents and artefacts to the University of Melbourne in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Brass.

References

Brief Description

"Certificate of Notification of Case of Infectious Disease", New South Wales, Public Health Act, 1902 - Part III", circa 1929. Not filled in; perforated.

History of Object

On reverse are notifications of infectious diseases.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Narrow cylindrical package with flattened ends, containing "Tuberculin-Test Pour Ophthalmo-Réaction" by Les Èstablissments Poulenc Frères. Green and gold package, with red and black writing on white labels. Package sealed in beige slip covers with red and black labels securing top and bottom ends.

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, paper, ink and contents.

References

Brief Description

Fridinger's vaccinator, metal clamp and screw device with internal blades, in black leatherette case with purple velvet and silk lining.

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

Metal, wood, leatherette and fabric.

References

Catalogue: Arnold and Sons, 1895. "Surgical Instrument Catalogue". p.220.

Brief Description

Vaccinator comprising long flat metal strip with four prongs at one end and tapering to spatula at the other end.

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

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Vaccinator comprising long flat metal stirp with three prongs at one end and tapering to spatula at other end.

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

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Pen-knife style vaccinator with press-out arrow head and lymph holder at opposite ends.

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

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Vaccinator with metal needle, ivory handle and lid.

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

Ivory and metal.

References

Brief Description

Vaccinator with five prongs, set on cylindrical handle with protective lid and detachable metal spatula which fits into hollow base of handle. Typed label on handle reads, "Dr. J. Hicks".

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

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Vaccinator with one prong (four missing) set on metal cylindrical handle, with protective lid and detachable metal spatula which fits into hollow base of handle.

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

Metal.

References

Brief Description

Vaccinator with three prongs (one missing) set on metal and vulcanite cylindrical handle, with protective lid and detachable metal spatula which fits into hollow base of handle.

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

Metal and vulcanite.

References

Brief Description

"Certificate of Successful Vaccination" issued to George Stubbs for his son Albert Victor, by D. Fermyn, Public Vaccinator for the District of Ballarat, on 27 February, 1884.

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 and fabric.

References

Brief Description

Long metal needle of "vaccination pin" with glass bead at one end and flattened lancet point at other end.

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

Metal and glass.

References

Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd. 1906. "Surgical Instruments." London. p.242, no. 1134.

Brief Description

The Victorian Tuberculosis Association advertising poster, entitled, "Join The Fight AgainstTB! (Tuberculosis) Protect yourself and family - get X-Rayed every year!" Multi-coloured print on white background. Includes the double-barred cross, worldwide emblem of the fight against tuberculosis.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

The Victorian Tuberculosis Association's advertising poster, entitled, "Let X-Ray see you're free from TB Young & Old should have a FREE X-Ray every year!" Black, grey, yellow and red print. Incorporates double-barred cross logo, emblem of the worldwide fight against tuberculosis. Two copies.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

The Victorian Tuberculosis Association's advertising poster, entitled, "For the cihldren's sake! Let X-Ray see you're free from TB You should have a FREE X-Ray every year! Takesonly a minute - No Undressing." Black, grey, white, maroon, red and yellow print. Includes the double-barred cross logo, emblem of the worldwide fight against tuberculosis.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

The Victorian Tuberculosis Association's advertising poster, entitled, "You have your car checked regularly - Have YOU been checked this year? Every Year Get a Free X-Ray". Black, grey, red and white print. Includes double-barred cross logo, emblem of the worldwide fight against tuberculosis.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

The Victorian Tuberculosis Association's advertising poster, entitled, "Prevent TB it's a good thing to have a chest X-Ray". Black, grey, orange, red and white print. Includes the double-barred cross logo, emblem of the worldwide fight against tuberculosis.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

The Victorian Tuberculosis Association's advertising poster entitled, "Protect the faimly circle Get a Free Chest X-Ray Takes only a minute". Black, grey, maroon and white print. Includes the double-barred cross logo, emblem of the worldwide fight against tuberculosis.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

The Victorian Tuberculosis Association advertising poster, entitled, "Coughs & sneezes spread diseases Keep them in your handkerchief Help Banish Tuberculosis Chest X-Ray is Free - and compulsory." Black, green, orange and white print. Includes the double-barred cross logo, emblem of the worldwide fight against tuberculosis.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

The Victorian Tuberculosis Association's advertising poster, "Please Don't Spit Spitting Spreads Disease Help Banish Tuberculosis". Black, brown, red and white print. Includes double-barred cross logo, emblem of the worldwide fight against tuberculosis.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

The Victorian Tubercluosis Association's advertising poster, entitled, "Stop TB be sure to have your free chest x-ray Now Compulsory". Black, grey, red, yellow and white print. Includes double-barred cross logo, emblem of the worldwide fight against tuberculosis.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

The Victorian Tuberculosis Association's advertising poster, entitled "Fight TB it's a good thing to have a Chest X-Ray Now Compulsory For All Over 21". Black, grey, yellow, red and white print. Includes double-barred cross logo, emblem of the worldwide fight against tuberculosis.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

The Victorian Tuberculosis Association's advertising poster entitled, "Don't Spit! (spitting spreads disease) Help Banish TB"; title in four other languages also. Black, red, yellow and white print. Includes double-barred cross logo, emblem of worldwide struggle against tuberculosis.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

The Victorian Tuberculosis Association's advertising poster entitled, "Chest X-Ray is essential Beware of Tuberculosis (TB) Fight TB Watch out for persistent coughing or poor health. Don't delay have a chest X-ray or see your local doctor..." Black, red, gray and white print. Includes double-barred cross logo, emblem of the worldwide fight against tuberculosis.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

The Victorian Tuberculosis Association's advertising poster, entitled, "Not Gone. But Forgotten. Tuberculosis Not a disease of the past..." Black and red print on yellow background. Includes the double-barred cross logo, emblem of the worldwide fight against tuberculosis. Two copies.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

The Victorian Tuberculosis Association advertising poster, entitled, "Please Don't Spit! Why Spread Disease?" Title also in four other languages. Black and red print on white background. Includes double-barred cross logo, emblem of the worldwide fight against tuberculosis. Two copies.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

The Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Association advertising poster, entitled, "The Awakening Threat Tuberculosis General Ill Health Weight Loss Night Sweats Chronic Cough May Mean TB - See Your Doctor". Title in four other languages. Black and red print on white background. Includes double-barred cross logo, emblem of worldwide fight against tuberculosis. Two copies.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

The Victorian Tuberculosis Association's advertising leaflet, entitled, "Fight TB it's a good thing to have a Chest X-Ray Now Compulsory For All Over 21 Go when the X-Ray Unit visits your area ACHTUNG, bitte wenden!" Back section of leaflet translated into German. Front of leaflet is black, grey and red print on off-white background; back of leaflet is black print on off-white background. Includes double-barred cross logo, emblem of the worldwide fight against tuberculosis.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

The Victorian Tuberculosis Association's leaflet, entitled, "Does TB matter when you are old? Yes". Title also translated into several languages. Central section of leaflet in several languages with English translation on the back page of folded leaflet. Black, grey and red print on white background. Two copies.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

The Victorian Tuberculosis Association's advertising booklet about "Mr TB Germ", translated into Spanish. Black and red print on white background. Includes double-barred cross logo, emblem of the worldwide fight against tuberculosis.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

The Victorian Tuberculosis Association's advertising booklet about, "Mr TB Germ", translated into Chinese. Black and red print on white background. Includes the double-barred cross logo, emblem of the worldwide fight against tuberculosis.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

National Tuberculosis Association, America, advertising poster entitled, "Check your chest Have an X-Ray Tuberculosis is Preventable Christmas Seals fight Tuberculosis". Multi-coloured print on white background. Includes the double-barred cross logo, emblem of the worldwide fight against tuberculosis.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

National Tuberculosis Association, America, advertising poster, entitled, "your body is not A Machine... you need Regular Sleep Christmas Seals fight Tuberculosis." Black, yellow and white print. Includes double-barred cross logo, emblem of worldwide fight against tuberculosis.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

National Tuberculosis Association, America, advertising poster, entitled, "The Man Who Doctors Himself...Has A Fool For a Doctor When you don't feel just right... Don't doctor yourself. SEE YOUR DOCTOR." Red, black and white print. Includes double-barred cross logo, emblem of the worldwide fight against tuberculosis.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

National Tuberculosis Association, America, advertising poster entitled, "Are You POSITIVE?" advertising a 13.5 minute film on tuberculosis which the Association was showing at its regional offices throughout America. Blue and black print on yellow background.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

National Tuberculosis Association, America, and the International Foundation for Vidual Education "Isotype" Chart No. 1, entitled, "Fighting Tuberculosis Visualized Facts Prepared for the National Tuberculosis Association by the International Foundation for Visual Education Isotype What the Symbols Mean." Black and orange print on white background. Includes double-barred cross logo, worldwide emblem of the fight against tuberculosis. Two copies.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

National Tuberculosis Association, America, and the International Foundation for Visual Education "Isotype", Chart No. 2, entitled, "Different Diseases are Carried in Different Ways." Black, green and blue print on a white background.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

National Tuberculosis Association, America, and the International Foundation for Visual Educaiton "Isotype". Chart No. 3 entitled "Tuberculosis Spreads in the Household A sick person carries tuberculosis into a healthy family." Black and orange print on white background. Includes the double-barred cross logo, emblem of the worldwide fight against tuberculosis.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

National Tuberculosis Association, America, and the International Foundation for Visual Education, "Isotype", Chart No. 4, entitled, "Tuberuclosis Germs Get from One Body into Another." Black, grey and orange print on white background. Includes the double-barred cross logo, emblem of the worldwide fight against tuberculosis.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

National Tuberculosis Association, America, and the International Foundation for Visual Education, "Isotype", Chart No. 5, entitled "Tuberculosis Germs are Passed from Person to Person in Many Ways." Black, grey and orange print on white background.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

National Tuberculosis Association, America, and the International Foundation for Visual Education, "Isotype", Chart No. 6, entitled, "Fighting off Attacks." Instructs people to maintain good general health by sleeping, eating well, etc. in order to maintain resistance to diseases. Black and orange print on white background.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

National Tuberculosis Association, America, and the International Foundation for Visual Education, "Isotype", Chart No. 7, entitled, "The Development of Tuberculosis in the Lung". Black and orange print on white background. Includes the double-barred cross logo, emblem of the worldwide fight against tuberculosis.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

National Tuberculosis Association, America, and the International Foundation for Visual Education, "Isotype", Chart No. 9, entitled, "Symptoms of the Sick Ones". Black and red print on white background. Includes the double-barred cross logo, emblem of the worldwide fight against tuberculosis.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

Belgian National League Against Tubercluosis advertising poster, entitled, "When tuberculosis is diagnosed it is necessary to treat it appropriately. There are three necessary choices... These necessary requirements are provided in a Sanatorium." Multi-colorued print with red, brown and blue text on a grey background.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

Belgian National League Against Tuberculosis advertising poster, entitled, "To heal tuberculosis it is necessary to discover it at times by a proper medical examination..." Multi-coloured poster with red, brown and blue text on a grey background.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

Belgian National League Against Tuberculosis advertising poster, entitled, "Tuberculosis is a contagious disease transmitted by Coughing Spitting Contaminated milk..." Multi-coloured poster with red, brown and blue text on a grey background.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

Belgian National League Against Tubercluosis advertising poster, entitled, "Follow our advice It will give you Recovery Protect your children Good health and good luck Help us in the fight against Tuberculosis by spreading our advice in your neighbourhood." Multi-coloured poster with brown, red and blue text on a grey background.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

Victoran Tuberculosis and Lung Association's proforma letters and letter seals for Christmas, 1950 to 1995 (1967 is missing). There is a gap in the proforma letters from 1966 to 1985. Only modern copies are 1986 and 1993. Up to 1976, seals were issued by the National Australian Prevention of Tuberculosis Association to represent all state branches. From 1977 onwards the Victoria Branch issued their own seals.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper, ink and adhesive.

References

See Supplementary File green leaflet, "The Story of the Christmas Seal".

Brief Description

Various international tuberculosis associations' proforma letters, correspondence and decorative letter seals for the Christmas season, from1957 to 1977 (gap between 1958 and 1968) collected by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Association. Collection includes reply correspondence from Victorian representatives for the Association.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper, ink and adhesive.

References

See Supplementary File: green leaflet, entitled, "The Story of the Christmas Seal".

Brief Description

Poster advertising protection against tuberculosis entitled, "TB you may have it you may not know it..." Black, blue,yellow and white print.

History of Object

This item was donated by the Victorian Tuberculosis and Lung Asociation in September 1995. Janet Brown, a researcher and author, organised the donation of the collection to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and ink.

References

Brief Description

Coloured poster featuring items from "The History of Contraception Museum" in Washington, D.C. Red background with dark green moire patterned surround.

History of Object

Acquired by Ms.Barnett on a trip to the U.S.A. in 2003 and donated to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

Two blank forms, to be submitted to the Government of Victoria, Public Health Department by Public Vaccination, for payment for successful vaccinations at 2/6 per case. Declaration by Public Vaccination on back of form. This is Form (L2) - Clause 51 of Regulations.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (ink).

References

Brief Description

Certification to Head Teachers in Borough of Kew that subject is free from "disease and infection"; to be signed by legally qualified medical practitioner.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Paper (ink).

References

Brief Description

Vaccination needles in ivory case, which unscrews in middle to reveal needle in holder. Upper end of holder unscrews to reveal four compartments holding three small hollow tubes with bulb-shaped heads.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood's collection.

Materials and Finishes

Ivory and metal.

References