Summary
A flat piece of wood with a carved relief of a male figure, possibly a soldier, riding a horse. Created by a patient at Mayday Hills Hospital, a mental health hospital in Beechworth, Victoria, Australia circa 1954-1980.
Physical Description
A flat piece of wood with a carved relief of a male figure, possibly a soldier, riding a horse. Four pieces of wood have been nailed around to form a frame. Wood has been varnished.
Significance
Example of artworks created by patients in occupational therapy programs in psychiatric hospitals in Victoria Australia
More Information
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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
42.2 cm (Length), 3.1 cm (Width), 28.4 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Artworks, Hospitals, Occupational Therapy, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
