Summary
Wooden square plaque with portrait of a man carved into it. Created by a patient at Mayday Hills Hospital, a mental health hospital in Beechworth, Victoria, Australia circa 1954-1980.
Physical Description
Piece of dark wood on which the portrait of a man has been drawn, within a border in blue ballpoint pen. Much of the background and features have been carved out, but the work appears unfinished.
Significance
Example of artworks created by patients in occupational therapy programs in psychiatric hospitals in Victoria Australia
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mayday Hills Hospital, 30 Sep 1992
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Maker
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Place Used
Mayday Hills Hospital, Beechworth, Victoria, Australia, Circa 1977
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - occupational therapy, Products
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
22.3 cm (Length), 3.5 cm (Width), 26.2 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Artworks, Hospitals, Occupational Therapy, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
