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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Medicine Bottle

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c. 1950

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Overview

A clear circular glass bottle with a glass stopper, which has a fluted edge. The bottle has a gold label with a red border and black lettering.

Historical information

This medicine may have contained Colchicum and was primarily used for treating gout and other acute inflammatory conditions.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS2026.170

Item type

Medical Equipment

Material

Glass

Width

5.5000 cm

Height or length

18.4000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

On the label is "Tr.COLCH.S"

Year

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Last modified

Wednesday, 15 April, 2026

Completeness

94

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Copyright category

Date of creation +70 years

Permissions

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Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

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