Summary
Enamel dinner plate used in a mental health hospital in Victoria Australia, circa 1910. Enamel plates were commonly used instead of china as they were more resilient and durable.
Physical Description
Enamel lunch plate is round with deep-blue edge, with ridge and slightly sunken base.
Significance
Example of tableware used in psychiatric 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 Used
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - institutional life, Food & drink consumption
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
20 cm (Length), 2 cm (Width)
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Exhibition Collection Management
200 mm (Length), 200 mm (Width), 25 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
2.5 cm (Height), 20 cm (Outside Diameter)
Measurement From Conservation.
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References
card with exhibit.
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Keywords
Enamelled Wares, Hospitals, Kitchen Utensils, Psychiatric Hospitals, Tableware, Making History - Psych Services
