Summary
Enamel measuring cup used in the kitchen of a psychiatric hospital in Victoria Australia circa 1920.
Used to measure volume. 1 fl oz (imperial) is approximately 28 ml, 1 pint (imperial) is approximately 568 ml.
Physical Description
Measuring jug is round and narrows down to the base. has a deep blue rim and handle on white body. There is a slight lip pourer and it holds two pints.
Significance
Example of equipment used in the kitchens of psychiatric hospitals in Victoria Australia
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
Scale printed inside jug measures up to 2 pints and 40 ounces.
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - institutional life, Food & drink preparation
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
18 cm (Length), 14 cm (Width), 14 cm (Height)
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References
oral history.
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Keywords
Hospitals, Kitchen Utensils, Measurement, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
