Summary
Set of four metal rods manufactured by Park Avenue Wrought Iron, circa 1980-1990. They were used at the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind by visually impaired workers on the rod loom. Coir fibre was wrapped around the rod as it was passed between the warp strings. A knife would be used to cut through the strings on the rod and this formed the mat pile.
Physical Description
4 long metal pieces folded in half lengthways.
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
Park Avenue Wrought Iron, Cheltenham, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1980-1990
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User
Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (RVIB), Prahran, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1980-1992
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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
0.5 cm (Width), 5 cm (Height)
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References
Malcolm Fraser - R.V.I.B. Factory workshop supervisor; Tom Jennings - R.V.I.B. worker
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Keywords
Disability Organisations, Industries, Tools, Visual Impairment, Working Life