Summary
Made: circa 1912 - 1950. Used: Bundoora, Victoria, Australia, circa 1912 - 1950. Used in the surgery of Mont Park Mental Hospital. This is an example of surgical equipment used at Victorian psychiatric hospitals
Physical Description
Folding tongue depressor has 2 very slightly curved strips of metal with rounded ends, tapering slightly toward a door-type hinge. Outer ends are rounded, ridged on the inside and have large oval holes in them. One blade is slightly longer than the other.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mont Park Mental Hospital (Asylum), Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Place & Date Used
Mont Park Mental Hospital (Asylum), Bundoora, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1950
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Object Measurements
26 mm (Width), 90 mm (Depth), 12 mm (Height)
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References
Felton,Grimwade & Duerdins Ltd. 1938 Illustrated Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances Melbourne 1938.Card with exhibit.
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Keywords
Psychiatric Hospitals, Surgical Instruments, Making History - Psych Services