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Tallow Bag - Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, circa 1970s-1980s
Reg. No: SH 932040
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- Summary:
- Tallow Bag made by R.V.I.B. Factory workers, circa 1970s-1980s. It was used by visually impaired workers in the RVBI 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.
- Description:
- Flat, round fibre bag tied up with matting.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (RVIB), 1993
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 5.00 cm (Height), 15.00 cm (Width), 13.00 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | working life, tools, industries, disability organisations, visual impairment |
| Themes this item is part of: | Working Life & Trades Collection |
| On Display at: | Melbourne Museum |
| Primary Classification: | MEDICINE & HEALTH |
| Secondary Classification: | Health Organisations |
| Tertiary Classification: | occupational therapy tools & equipment |
| Place & Date Made: | Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (RVIB), Prahran, Victoria, Australia, circa 1970s-1980s |
| Place & Date Used: | Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (RVIB), Prahran, Victoria, Australia, circa 1970s-1980s |
| References: | Malcolm Fraser - R.V.I.B. Factory workshop supervisor; Tom Jennings - R.V.I.B. Factory worker |
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