Clear glass bottle (a) with painted metal screwcap (b); paper label describing the bottle's contents and manufacturer's information affixed to front of bottle; etched measurement markings in the glass on each side of bottle; contains some crystalized camphor.
Clear glass bottle (a) with painted metal screwcap (b); paper label describing the bottle's contents and manufacturer's information affixed to front of bottle; etched measurement markings in the glass on each side of bottle; contains some crystalized camphor.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - bottle - Length 8.6 cm x Width 3.6 cm x Depth 2.2 cm
b - screwcap - Length 1.0 cm x Diam 1.8 cm
Provenance
Owned by Dr. James V. Gallivan, donated to museum by his grand-daughter Anne MacDonald.
Printed on label on bottle (a): " Spts. Camphor // McDermid & Jury // PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS // COR. GEORGE & CHARLOTTE STS // PETERBORO."; etched in glass: "2 // CC"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A4-7 Box 1 Row B
Condition Remarks
Screwcap shows some scratching; bottle label shows minor discoloration
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
File
JPG
Reference Comments
Remarks in donor file; CD #2
Research Facts
Dr. James V. Gallivan was a graduate of the Queen's University Medical School Class of 1904; he practiced medicine in Peterborough Ontario; made his own foot powder, gargle and camphor ointment.
Exhibit History
On travelling exhibit ‘Unmasking Influenza’ / Spanish Flu Ottawa L-2019-3 30 April 2019-31 Dec 2022.