Summary
Single bed woven cotton white bedspread, circa 1960. Manufactured by Vantona UK. Used in a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia, circa 1960.
Physical Description
White cotton, single bedspread with self-coloured, machine embroidered pattern. It has a broad border of simple, all-over design then a large central square with highly scrolled vine, flower and vase design. (See Accession Sheet for drawing of design)
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Inscriptions
GUARANTEED QUALITY/Vantona and ALL COTTON/MADE IN ENGLAND woven on green and white label fixed into hem in corner of bedspread
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - institutional life, Manchester
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Overall Dimensions
185 cm (Length), 240 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Bedding, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
