Summary
Uniform made of cream calico with the combination of a top bodice and bottom that is crutchless. It was worn by a female patient at a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia, circa 1860.
Physical Description
Cream calico combination with crotchless divided legs. Overall-style bodice attached at the waist, has broad (4cm) shoulder straps and closes by 2 metal buttons down the back. There is one narrow navy-blue stripe down the front and back of each leg.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Medicine & Health, Public Life & Institutions, Clothing & Textiles
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
Capital "R" in a circle written in black marking ink at the left, front, waist.
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - institutional life, Clothing
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
46 cm (Length), 100 cm (Height)
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References
oral history.
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Keywords
Psychiatric Hospitals, Uniforms, Making History - Psych Services
