Summary
Five Dining Forks, circa 1930. They were used by patients for dining at mealtimes at the mental health hospital, Mayday Hills Hospital, Beechworth, Victoria. These forks are an example of dining equipment used at psychiatric hospitals in Victoria, Australia.
Physical Description
Five metal forks with four tines. Handle is flattened with raised edge.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mayday Hills Hospital, Sep 1992
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Place & Date Used
Mayday Hills Hospital, Beechworth, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930
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Inscriptions
Engraved, reverse handle of each fork, incised "H.I.V.[enclosed in shape]" On the reverse handle of one is a hallmark, stamped "M.B.&R.O.BP".
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - institutional life, Food & drink consumption
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
1.8 cm (Length), 2.5 cm (Width), 20.9 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Hospitals, Mental Health, Mental Health Institutions, Psychiatric Hospitals, Cutlery, Making History - Psych Services
