Summary
Pottery jug used in the kitchen or dining room of a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia, circa 1900
Physical Description
Large, cream, thick pottery jug used for serving milk or water. Has a slightly protruding round base with ridge above it, straight sides, sloping slightly inward toward the top, pointed pouring lip and broad, concave ridge around the rim. Has half heart-shape, loop-style handle with crude scroll at top.
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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Date Used
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Inscriptions
Printed on base: VG
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - institutional life, Food & drink consumption
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
23 cm (Length), 18 cm (Width), 20 cm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
220 mm (Length), 181 mm (Width), 200 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Crockery, Diet & Nutrition, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
