Summary
Single bed, woven cotton, navy blue and white bedspread, circa 1960. Manufactured by Vantona UK. Used in a mental health hospital, Victoria, Australia, circa 1960.
Physical Description
Woven cotton bedspread for single bed in dark blue and white. Has a deep border of fine all-over pattern then an ornate border of flowers, lace and vine leaves. The middle part is decorated with a sparser leaf pattern (white on blue) with a large round 'Victorian Government' insignia in the centre. (See Accession Sheet for further description)
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Manufacturer
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
GUARANTEED QUALITY/Vantona and ALL COTTON/MADE IN ENGLAND on woven label attached inside corner of bedspread.
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - institutional life, Manchester
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
189 cm (Length), 234 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
2350 mm (Width), 1855 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
186 cm (Width)
Measurement From Conservation. ERROR:height:1=c.236cm
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Keywords
Bedding, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
