Summary
Alternative Name(s): candle holder
Candlestick holder used in a mental health hospital in Victoria Australia circa 1850
Physical Description
Candlestick is a round deep bowl shape with handle on the side. In the centre is a stand with a slit. Inside the stand is a candle-holder which has an attached lever for ejecting the candle remains.
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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Date Used
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - institutional life, Illumination
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
14 cm (Height), 21 cm (Outside Diameter)
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Exhibition Collection Management
210 mm (Length), 215 mm (Width), 145 mm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
217 mm (Length), 213 mm (Width), 145 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Dimensions
13 cm (Height), 22 cm (Outside Diameter)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: max dimensions
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References
card with exhibit.
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Keywords
Hospitals, Psychiatric Services, Making History - Psych Services
