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Canister of Distilled Mercury
Object/Artifact
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Forgetmenot, An Australian social history archive
Name/Title
Canister of Distilled Mercury
Entry/Object ID
7682
Description
This is a wooden canister of distilled mercury for dental use. Quite an unusual piece. They're usually in ceramic containers. This one's in wood, never been opened properly. You can feel the liquid mercury in it.
Collection
Health
