Summary
Kerosene Lantern - F5, circa 1920. Made: Deitz, Victor, Used in a psychiatric hospital in Victoria Australia. Used in ward F5.
Physical Description
Kerosene Hurricane lantern with standard size glass, rounded tank and carry handle and turn up wick.
Significance
Example of lighting used in psychiatric hospitals in Victoria Australia
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Manufacturer
Victor Deitz, New York, New York State, United States of America, Circa 1920
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
F.5
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - institutional life, Illumination
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
19 cm (Length), 36 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
150 mm (Length), 150 mm (Width), 337 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
36 cm (Height), 19.5 cm (Outside Diameter)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: max dimensions
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References
Card with exhibit
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Keywords
Hospitals, Lighting, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
