Drench Gun, Arsenic; C. Victor Roberts; 1938; WY.1989.420.4

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Wyndham and District Historical Museum

Name/Title

Drench Gun, Arsenic

About this object

This is a Victor Bluestone Sheep Doser made in Australia in 1938. The doser is an early drench gun which was used to administer arsenic.

Maker

C. Victor Roberts

Maker Role

Manufacturer

Date Made

1938

Period

1930s

Place Made

Oceania, Australia, New South Wales, Dee Why

Medium and Materials

inorganic, processed material, metal, nickel
inorganic, processed material, metal, brass

Inscription and Marks

Makers mark pressed onto side: 'PATENTED No.108-154
9-6-38
C. Victor Roberts
Dee-Why NSW'

Measurements

l 330 mm x h 120 mm x d 35 mm

Subject and Association Keywords

Agriculture

Object Type

occupation-based equipment

Object number

WY.1989.420.4

Rights

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Tags
1930s
Agriculture

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