Summary
White linen mob-cap (house-maid's cap) worn by a staff member at a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia, circa 1900.
Physical Description
White linen mob-cap gathered round base of crown with threaded tape and has 7cm wide gathered brim.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Medicine & Health, Public Life & Institutions, Clothing & Textiles
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Place & Date Used
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - institutional life, Clothing
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
32 cm (Length)
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Keywords
Headwear, Psychiatric Hospitals, Work Clothing, Working Life, Making History - Psych Services
