Historical information

These pill bottles were used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in the 1950's specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.

Significance

Historical: Shows the development of the material that screw top lids were made from.
Provenance: Used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was remote and therefore required good equipment. Good condition ad good interpretation capacity.

Physical description

Small clear glass pill bottles with screw top lids. All slightly different -
1. Oval shaped base with metal lid
2. Oval shaped base with black bakelite lid.
3. Cylinder shaped bottle with black bakelite lid.

Inscriptions & markings

3. Embossed M on base.