Summary
Name-plate for Gertrude David Kiosk, which was conducted by Mental Hospital Auxiliaries who ran kiosks at most Victorian Mental Hospitals for use of patients, profits being used to buy recreation articles, etc. The Yarra Branch was disbanded early 1950s. Gertrude Davis was prominent in the Royal Nursing Service. Made: circa 1933 - 1950, Used: Victoria, Australia, circa 1933 - 1950
Physical Description
Name plate for the Gertrude Davis Kiosk. An oblong metal plate with a screw-hole in each corner.
Significance
Example of official plaques used in 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
Gertrude Davis Kiosk, Victoria, Australia, Circa 1940
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Inscriptions
THE GETRUDE DAVIS KIOSK CONDUCTED BY THE MENTAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARIES OF VICTORIA YARRA BRANCH
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - institutional life, Directional signage
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
23 cm (Length), 38 cm (Height)
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References
Pardy, Edith Ms. 11 Lock St, Camberwell, 1st Day President of Mental Hosp Auxiliaries of Vic. Mental Health Authority Annual Reports 1912/62
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Keywords
Hospitals, Psychiatric Institutions, Psychiatric Services, Making History - Psych Services