Summary
Tallow bag made by Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (R.V.I.B.) factory workers, circa 1970s-1980s. It was used by visually impaired workers in the R.V.I.B. factory to lubricate the needle, warp strings and matting fibres to cut down on the friction. The tallow (animal fat) was simply rubbed over the strings or needle.
Physical Description
Flat, round fibre bag tied up with matting.
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 Made
Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (RVIB), Prahran, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1970s-1980s
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Place & Date Used
Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (RVIB), Prahran, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1970s-1980s
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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
13 cm (Length), 15 cm (Width), 5 cm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
145 mm (Length), 121 mm (Width), 35 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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References
Malcolm Fraser - R.V.I.B. Factory workshop supervisor; Tom Jennings - R.V.I.B. Factory worker
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Keywords
Disability Organisations, Industries, Tools, Visual Impairment, Working Life