Summary
Straitjacket - Laced, Cream, Circa 1920. Alternative Name(s): Straightjacket. Used in mental health hospital in Victoria Australia for restraining patients.
Physical Description
Cream, thigh-length, canvas straitjacket with long sleeves. Ends of sleeves are sewn into hip-level pockets. It opens right down the back and fastens by 6 pairs of brass eyelets with rope laced through. There is also a broad canvas belt, sewn on in front and secured at the back by rope through 2 pairs of eyelets (1 eyelet missing). Jacket has very stiff, double-layered, round collar.
Significance
Example of restraining devices used in psychiatric hospitals in Victoria Australia
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
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Overall Dimensions
62 cm (Length), 93 cm (Height)
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Dimensions
650 mm (Width), 860 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: max. dimensions
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References
Stoller, R. & Emmerson, R. History of Medicine, Vol.3 No.1 1972.
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Keywords
Hospitals, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
