Homeopathic Kit

Historical information

The Sydney Homeopathic Dispensary was established in July 1858. At a time when medicine was become more scientific and evidence based, homeopathy relied on the Galenic tradition to treat patients.

Physical description

Wooden box with two drawers secured by a brass pin inside top lid, containing a variety of homeopathic substances. Some of the cork tops are missing, others are broken but sealed. Some of the cork tops have the abbreviated name of the contents on them.

Inscriptions & markings

Printed in gold leaf on the inside of the lid: JOHN BELL. / HOMEOPATHIC CHEMIST. / GEORGE STREET / SYDNEY.

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