Summary
Bowling shield, 1971, awarded to patients at a psychiatric hospital, Mayday Hills Hospital, Beechworth, Victoria Australia. One of a series of tenpin bowling trophies awarded to patients at Mayday Hills Hospital in the 1970s.
Physical Description
Stained and varnished wooden shield with metal plates attached. The engraved plates take the form of a ribbon shape, a large shield, six small shields and a small oval plate. A cord is attached at back by two screws for hanging.
Significance
Example of recreational activities conducted in psychiatric hospitals in Victoria Australia
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mayday Hills Hospital, 01 Oct 1992
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Place & Date Used
Mayday Hills Hospital, Beechworth, Victoria, Australia, 1971-1973
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Inscriptions
Engraved ribbon plate u.c.: BEECHWORTH/LEAGUE. Large shield c.,: INTERWARD/ COMPETITION, Small shields u.l.: July '71/Won by/ [Extensive text].
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - institutional life, Sports awards
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
27.2 cm (Length), 4.4 cm (Width), 32.3 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Bowling, Hospitals, Psychiatric Hospitals, Recreation, Making History - Psych Services
