Summary
Doctor's head mirror, circa 1910 used at a mental health hospital in Victoria Australia
Physical Description
Surgical mirror on head band is round, slightly concave mirror (cracked) with small hole in centre (through which doctor looks into ears, etc.). Ball fitting is attached to back and this connects via clamp, screw and second ball fitting to black bakelite expandable headband with metal fittings. Mirror is metal backed and painted black around central hole.
Significance
Example of general medical equipment used in mental health hospitals in Victoria Australia
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, 03 Oct 1985
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Place & Date Used
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - clinical, Surgical equipment
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
16 cm (Length), 2.5 cm (Width), 14.5 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
140 mm (Length), 140 mm (Width), 115 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Hospitals, Psychiatric Services, Making History - Psych Services
