Summary
Straitjacket - Buckled, Cream, Circa 1920. Alternative Name(s): Straightjacket. Form of restraint used in mental health hospitals in Victoria Australia
Physical Description
Straitjacket is made from strong canvas with a wide strip of canvas sewn across the waist line, fastened by leather straps and buckles at the back. The sleeves are sewn into large pockets each side for the hands. There are four other leather straps secured by buckles.
Significance
Example of restraints used in psychiatric hospitals in Victoria Australia
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Overall Dimensions
54 cm (Length), 92 cm (Height)
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References
oral history.
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Keywords
Hospitals, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
