Summary
Brown moleskin boilersuit worn by male patients at a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia, circa 1900.
Physical Description
Boilersuit made from moleskin material. Full-length sleeves and legs. It is light tan in colour with a collar-less neck. Gusset sewn into back with eyelets each side with cord which crosses and ties.
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
57.5 cm (Length), 144 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Psychiatric Hospitals, Uniforms, Making History - Psych Services
