a. STRAIGHT JACKET b. CHAMBER POT
CH1976.444.a-b
a. Straightjacket. Heavy, khaki coloured, canvas. Round neck, lined with black felt, long sleeves sewn together at hands with metal ring to secure. 6 metal rings on front to tie. Piece of rope included. Last used during about mid 1950's. b. Chamber pot, black rubber. Rounded edge. On base "DUNLOP \ AUSTRALIA". Used in single room accommodation at Claremont when patient secured for night. Probably in use early 1960's ca. Further information attached to data sheet. c. Key - white metal. Key-part secured to handle by wire. Cord wound around handle. d. Key - White metal large heavy base - very rusted. e. Key, brass. f. Key, brass? g. Key - white metal. These keys were said to have been made by patients some of whom were expert locksmiths. See letter attached to data sheet.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1976.444.a-b |
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| Accession Date: | 29 Dec 1976 |
Material
| Metal | a. canvas, felt, metal, rope b. rubber c-g metal |
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| Felt/Textile |
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| Rubber/Natural Resin |
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| Canvas/Textile |
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| Metal/Metal |
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