Summary
Pewter invalid cup used by patients in a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia, circa 1920.
Physical Description
Pewter feeding cup with round base, tapering very slightly to the top. Has straight, tapered spout on front and has a cup handle on the side. Top is open, except for half-moon shaped fixed cover over 1/3 of top nearest spout (to prevent spillage).
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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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
Medicine & health, Mental health - institutional life, Food & drink consumption
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
11.7 cm (Length), 6.6 cm (Width), 8 cm (Height)
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References
card with exhibit
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Keywords
Crockery, Diet & Nutrition, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
