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Tongue Depressor - Metal, circa 1950 Object Reg. No: SH 850052

Tongue Depressor
Summary:
Made: circa 1912 - 1950. Used: Bundoora, Victoria, Australia, circa 1912 - 1950. Used in the surgery of Mont Park Mental Hospital. This is an example of surgical equipment used at Victorian psychiatric hospitals
Description:
Folding tongue depressor has 2 very slightly curved strips of metal with rounded ends, tapering slightly toward a door-type hinge. Outer ends are rounded, ridged on the inside and have large oval holes in them. One blade is slightly longer than the other.
Acquisition Information:
Donation from Mont Park Mental Hospital (Asylum), Office of Psychiatric Services
Discipline: History
Dimensions: 12 mm (Height), 26 mm (Width)

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Tagged with: psychiatric hospitals, surgical instruments
Themes this item is part of: Psychiatric Services Collection, Medicine in Society Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection
Primary Classification: MEDICINE & HEALTH
Secondary Classification: Mental Health - Clinical
Tertiary Classification: equipment
Place & Date Used: Mont Park Mental Hospital (Asylum), Bundoora, Victoria, Australia, circa 1950
References: Felton,Grimwade & Duerdins Ltd. 1938 Illustrated Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances Melbourne 1938.Card with exhibit.

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