Summary
Bloomers - Calico, White with Blue Stripe, circa 1950. Issued to a female patient in a psychiatric hospital in Victoria, Australia. FX - inked on hem of leg.
Physical Description
White bloomers, made of calico with fine blue vertical stripes. The bloomers are knee-length, and gathered with elastic at the waist.
Significance
Example of clothing worn in psychiatric hospitals in Victoria Australia
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
FX - inked on hem of leg.
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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
60 cm (Length), 57 cm (Width)
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Keywords
Hospitals, Psychiatric Hospitals, Underwear, Uniforms, Making History - Psych Services
