Summary
Mat with image of a lighthouse made by Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Factory workers, circa 1966. The mat was made by visually impaired workers at the R.V.I.B. matmaking workshop. Current workers believe it was made for the 1966 centenary of the R.V.I.B. The lighthouse is the symbol of the R.V.I.B.
Physical Description
Rectangular, wooden frame (hung portrait style from wire attached to back) with coir mat inside. Mat has picture of lighthouse stencilled onto coir in black and green dyes.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (RVIB), 21 Jul 1993
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Manufacturer
Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (RVIB), Prahran, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1966
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Classification
Medicine & health, Health organisations, Occupational therapy products
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
88 cm (Length), 54 cm (Width), 6 cm (Height)
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References
Malcolm Fraser - R.V.I.B. Factory workshop supervisor
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Keywords
Civic Mementoes, Disability Organisations, Industries, Sheltered Workshops, Souvenirs, Visual Impairment, Working Life