Summary
Letter spike made by a patient in a psychiatric hospital in Victoria Australia, circa 1850. It was probably used in the wards or offices to organize paperwork.
Physical Description
Letter spike with a heavy base of lead and a curved and bent copper spike. Appears to be handmade. The base has an uneven circular shape and a rough, dark grey surface. There is one concave step up to a flat circular plateau. The spike section is threaded through a hole in the centre of the base that has then been welded to the underneath section.
Significance
Example of works created by patients in psychaitric hospitals in Victoria Australia
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, 06 Jun 1985
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Place Made
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Place Used
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - administration, Equipment
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
10 cm (Length), 17 cm (Height)
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References
Card, Oral History
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Keywords
Hospitals, Occupational Therapy, Office Equipment, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
