Summary
Mouth Gag - Metal, circa 1850. According to Dr Herbert Bower mouth gags were used to protect the tongues of patients whilst experiencing epileptic seizures in a psychiatric hospital in Victoria Australia.
Physical Description
Metal mouth gag, with two arms and a metal ring at the top to hold the tongue of the patient. Metal arms are flexible.
Significance
Example of medical equipment used in psychiatric hospitals in Victoria Australia
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Overall Dimensions
7 cm (Length), 13 cm (Height)
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Dimensions
135 mm (Length), 70 mm (Width), 12 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: measured laying flat on table
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Keywords
Hospitals, Medical Apparatus & Instruments, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
