Summary
Cotton bonnet worn by female patient in a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia, circa 1900.
Physical Description
Bonnet is fawn coloured, with gathers at neckline of bonnet to protect neck. Top of bonnet has draw string for fit. Brim can be turned back with two ties under chin.
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
27.5 cm (Length), 43.7 cm (Height)
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References
oral history.
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Keywords
Bonnets, Headwear, Psychiatric Hospitals, Uniforms, Making History - Psych Services
