Summary
Small piece of carbolic soap, made at Beechworth prison from carbolic and fat obtained from the abbatoirs. Soap and bread made at the Beechworth prison was given to Mayday Hills Hospital in exchange for fresh fruit and vegetables. Judy Corbett, a member of the staff at Kew, remembers that it was very good for washing hair - it gave a healthy shine.
Physical Description
Small piece of carbolic soap.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Fran van Brummelen, 08 Mar 1994
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Place Made
Beechworth Prison, Cnr Ford & Williams Streets, Beechworth, Victoria, Australia
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Place Used
Mayday Hills Hospital, Albert Road, Beechworth, Victoria, Australia
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - institutional life, Cleaning
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
4 cm (Length), 4 cm (Width), 9 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
37 mm (Length), 35 mm (Width), 101 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
4 cm (Length), 4 cm (Width), 9 cm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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