Summary
Small knife made by a patient at Ararat Mental Hospital circa 1867 - 1950. Possibly used for cutting heavy fabric or leather.
Physical Description
Small knife, which has a moulded steel blade held within the hollowed out section of a small rounded wooden handle by some copper wire.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from "J" Ward, Ararat Gaol, 30 May 1985
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Maker
Unknown patient - Ararat Mental Hospital, Ararat, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930
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Place & Date Used
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - occupational therapy, Tools & equipment
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
25 cm (Length), 2 cm (Width), 11 cm (Height)
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References
Card - Oral History
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Keywords
Leatherworking, Occupational Therapy, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
