Summary
White ceramic invalid cup by Dunn Bennett & Co Ltd, circa 1935, used by patients in a psyhciatric hospital in Victoria Australia
Physical Description
The invalid feeding cup is made of white glazed ceramic. The cup is half- covered in at the top, to prevent spillage of the contents when feeding. There is a white handle on the side, and a curved spout at the front.
Significance
Example of crockery used at 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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Manufacturer
Dunn Bennett & Co. Ltd., Burslem, England, Great Britain, Circa 1935
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
DUNN BENNETT & CO. LTD. BURSLEM ENGLAND printed on base.
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - nursing, Food & drink consumption
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
13 cm (Length), 10 cm (Width), 9.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Crockery, Hospitals, Nursing, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
