Summary
Sailmakers Sewing Palm made circa 1985-1986. The palm was used by visually impaired workers in the matmaking workshop at the Royal Victorian for the Blind Institute during the binding of mats to protect their hands. According to factory workers Tom Jennings and Monty James, this palm was brought into the Factory by a Scot, Stuart Allen, who worked in the Factory as a production officer between 1985 and 1986.
Physical Description
Leather band made to wrap around palm, with hole for thumb. Small metal inset in palm of hand and small metal fastening clip on back.
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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Place & Date Used
Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (RVIB), Prahran, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1985-1992
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Classification
Medicine & health, Health organisations, Occupational therapy tools & equipment
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
12 cm (Length), 9 cm (Width), 5 cm (Height)
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References
Malcolm Fraser - R.V.I.B. Factory workshop supervisor; Tom Jennings and Monty James - R.V.I.B. Factory workers
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Keywords
Disability Organisations, Industries, Tools, Visual Impairment, Working Life