Summary
Hemp kneeling pad, circa 1900, used in a mental health hospital in Victoria Australia. Poosibly used by staff and patients whilst scrubbing floors. Reportedly made by prisoners at Pentridge.
Physical Description
Kneeling pad made of a coarse plaited fabric, (hemp), tufted on the top of the square mat section. Around practically 3 sides of this mat is a plaited panel which is rather more orangey in colour than the brown of the pad section. This panel is about 22 rows in depth, although it has now sagged quite a bit. The outer plait is extended and tied at the top to form a loop. The texture is very harsh.
Significance
Example of equipment used for cleaning in mental health hospitals in Victoria Australia
More Information
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Collection Names
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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 Made
Pentridge Prison, Coburg, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1900
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Place & Date Used
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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
29 cm (Length), 21 cm (Width), 22 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
290 mm (Length), 345 mm (Width), 250 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
26 cm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. ERROR:height:1=c.33cm
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References
Card
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Keywords
Hospitals, Prisons, Psychiatric Services, Making History - Psych Services
