Summary
Wooden sculpture of a human figure made by a patient at Mayday Hills Hospital, Beechworth, Victoria, circa 1954-1980.
Physical Description
Human figure formed from roughly hewn tree branch. Additional pieces have been added to form an arm and breast.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Medicine & Health, Migration & Cultural Diversity, Public Life & Institutions
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mayday Hills Hospital, 30 Sep 1992
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Place & Date Made
Mayday Hills Hospital, Beechworth, Victoria, Australia, circa 1977
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Place Used
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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
54.5 cm (Length), 35.3 cm (Width), 63.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Artworks, Immigration, Mental Health, Mental Health Institutions, Occupational Therapy, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services