Summary
Dining knife made, circa 1900. It was used at a mental health hospital in Sunbury, Victoria. It was found under floorboards of one of the oldest buildings at Caloola Training Centre. This is an example of dining equipment used in psychiatric hospitals in Victoria, Australia.
Physical Description
Blunt-edged knife set in black polymer handle. Handle is in two pieces, one on either side of blade, joined by screw. One side of handle is missing top section.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Caloola Training Centre, Nov 1992
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Place Used
Sunbury Mental Hospital (Asylum), Sunbury, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1900
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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
2.8 cm (Length), 1.4 cm (Width), 23.8 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Hospitals, Mental Health, Mental Health Institutions, Psychiatric Hospitals, Cutlery, Making History - Psych Services
