Summary
A wooden bookcase with four shelves used in a Victorian psychiatric hospital circa 1848 - 1950
Physical Description
Wooden book-case with 4 shelves (not including base) divided down middle. Plain apart from relief designs on front at top and bottom of each side panel. Side panels are 10cm wide and open at front of bookcase (on hinges) to reveal a narrow, hidden compartment, the depth of bookcase, on each side.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - institutional life, Furniture
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overall dimensions
169 cm (Length), 30.5 cm (Width), 180 cm (Height)
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