Summary
Wooden mallet made by the R.V.I.B. Carpentry Workshop, circa 1970s-1980s. It was used by visually impaired workers in the matmaking workshop to tap mats into shape.
Physical Description
Mallet with long, wooden handle with rectangular block of wood nailed on as head.
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
18 cm (Length), 6 cm (Width), 36 cm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
357 mm (Length), 170 mm (Width), 69 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, Matmaking, Sheltered Workshops, Trades, Visual Impairment, Working Life