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Platter - Wood, Circa 1870
Reg. No: SH 850021
- Summary:
- Platter - Wood, Circa 1870. Alternative Name(s): trencher. Used in a mental health hospital in Victoria Australia. Donated by Boyd, K.
- Description:
- Long oblong wooden serving dish, carved out of one piece of timber and well- worn. There are two round handpieces at either end of the dish for carrying it. The base of the serving dish is slightly curved.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Mr K. Boyd - Mental Health Research Institute
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 75.00 cm (Height), 23.00 cm (Width), 75.00 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | psychiatric hospitals, hospitals, food preparation |
| Themes this item is part of: | Medicine in Society Collection, Psychiatric Services Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection |
| Primary Classification: | MEDICINE & HEALTH |
| Secondary Classification: | Mental Health - Institutional Life |
| Tertiary Classification: | food & drink consumption |
| Place & Date Used: | Victoria, Australia, Circa 1870 |
| Donated: | Mr K. Boyd - Mental Health Research Institute, Circa 1990 |
| References: | Card with exhibit in Museum |
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