Summary
Cork press used in a dispensary of a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia, 1900
Physical Description
Cast-iron, oblong-shape, cork press with revolving cross-handle attached to screw.
Significance
Example of equipment used in Victorian mental health hospitals
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Overall Dimensions
31 cm (Length), 30 cm (Height)
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References
card at museum.
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Keywords
Cork Pressers, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
