Summary
Straitjacket - Locked, Cream, Circa 1910. Alternative Name(s): Straightjacket. Form of restraint used in mental health hospitals in Victoria Australia. Used in a ward for female patients (F5).
Physical Description
Straitjacket is made from strong canvas. Front has a round neck and sleeves are sewn into large pockets each side for hands. A wide strip of canvas is sewn across the chest and fastens across the back by two locks. There are four more locks down the back of the jacket.
Significance
Example of restraints 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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Inscriptions
F5 printed inside front.
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
81.5 cm (Length), 100 cm (Height)
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References
oral history.
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Keywords
Hospitals, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
