Summary
Dark grey waterproof nylon dress worn by female patients in a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia, circa 1950. May have been restricted to outdoor wear.
Physical Description
Grey, nylon, waterproof dress with opening down back to waist. Fastens with 3 press studs. 4 plain metal buttons for decoration only. Has round neck, long sleeves and calf-length gathered skirt.
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
55 cm (Length), 125 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Outdoor Life, Psychiatric Hospitals, Uniforms, Making History - Psych Services
