Summary
Navy woolen jacket worn by a warder of a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia, circa 1950.
Physical Description
Warder's jacket of dark navy-blue woollen material, single-breasted, buttons (5 black plastic) to neck. Has stand-up collar (indian style). 2 internal bottom pockets with 3cm wide trim of same material along top. Jacket is lined with black cotton material and sleeves lined with heavier white, blue and brown striped cotton.
More Information
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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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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - institutional life, Uniforms
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
51 cm (Length), 80 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Building Security, Psychiatric Hospitals, Uniforms, Making History - Psych Services
