Summary
A cast iron flat iron used in the laundry of a mental health hospital in Victoria Australia circa 1900.
Physical Description
Flat iron is a long narrow block of cast iron, 8cm high. It is square at the back and curves into a blunt point in front. Sides are straight except at the front, which slopes backward toward the top. A join between the sides and the top slopes in 3 shallow steps. Iron has a heavy crown- shaped wrought-iron handle, reaching the length of the iron and with spiralled twist in centre. A large crack runs across base and up both sides. Iron is outrageously heavy!
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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Inscriptions
20 embossed on the top.
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - institutional life, Laundering
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
26 cm (Length), 6.5 cm (Width), 16 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
62 mm (Length), 260 mm (Width), 185 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
6 cm (Length), 26 cm (Width), 19 cm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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References
card with exhibit.
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Keywords
Hospitals, Psychiatric Services, Making History - Psych Services
