Summary
Part of a gaslight fitting circa 1890 used in a mental health hospital in Victoria Australia
Physical Description
Fitting consisting of a small metal pipe leading to an urn-shaped outlet which contains a fixed valve. There is a screw on the bottom of the "urn". Beyond this the pipe tapers to half its diameter, ending in a cup shape, out of which protrudes downwards a tiny, bell-shaped pipe with thread on the end. The thicker pipe is iron and the section from the outlet onward is brass.
Significance
Example of light fittings used in a mental health hospital in Victoria Australia
More Information
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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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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - institutional life, Building fittings
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
21 cm (Length), 3 cm (Width), 6 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Hospitals, Psychiatric Services, Making History - Psych Services
