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Shield - Bowling, 1971
Reg. No: SH 923107
- Summary:
- Bowling shield, 1971, awarded to patients at a psychiatric hospital, Mayday Hills Hospital, Beechworth, Victoria Australia. One of a series of tenpin bowling trophies awarded to patients at Mayday Hills Hospital in the 1970s.
- Description:
- Stained and varnished wooden shield with metal plates attached. The engraved plates take the form of a ribbon shape, a large shield, six small shields and a small oval plate. A cord is attached at back by two screws for hanging.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Mayday Hills Mental Hospital, 1992
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 32.30 cm (Height), 4.40 cm (Width), 27.20 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, recreation, bowling |
| Themes this item is part of: | Psychiatric Services Collection, Leisure Collection, Medicine in Society Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection |
| Primary Classification: | MEDICINE & HEALTH |
| Secondary Classification: | Mental Health - Institutional Life |
| Tertiary Classification: | sports awards |
| Inscriptions: | Engraved ribbon plate u.c.: BEECHWORTH/LEAGUE. Large shield c.,: INTERWARD/ COMPETITION, Small shields u.l.: July '71/Won by/ [Extensive text]. |
| Place & Date Used: | Mayday Hills Mental Hospital, Beechworth, Victoria, Australia, 1971-1973 |
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