Button making equipment for occupational therapy

Made:
1900-1960 in England
maker:
A Ornstin Limited
Box of material for occupational therapy

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Box of material for occupational therapy
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Box of material for occupational therapy, comprises equipment for button making and covering, used at the Brighton County Borough Asylum/St. Francis Psychiatric Hospital, 1900-1960.

During the 1800s, many institutions for patients with mental illnesses used manual labour such as gardening or laundry work as a form of therapy. In the 20th century, institutions began using more expressive therapies such as arts and crafts as rehabilitation. This box contains equipment for button-making and covering. It was used for occupational therapy activities at the Brighton County Borough Asylum from 1900-1960. This later became St. Francis Psychiatric Hospital.

Details

Category:
Psychology, Psychiatry & Anthropometry
Object Number:
1996-271/1
Materials:
paper, cardboard, metal and textile
Measurements:
overall: 340 mm x 230 mm x 150 mm,
type:
occupational therapy equipment
credit:
Princess Royal Hospital

Parts

Button making equipment for occupational therapy

Button making equipment for occupational therapy

Red cardboard box containing 'The Victory Button Moulds'. Labelled 'The Victory Button Moulds, Gross: 1, Size 22, Shape: H.B., Colour: Die, British Made'. Part of button making equipment used for occupational therapy at the Brighton County Borough Asylum/St. Francis Psychiatric Hospital, 1900-1960.

Measurements:
overall: 60 mm x 76 mm x 134 mm,
Materials:
paper , cardboard , metal and textile
Object Number:
1996-271/1/10
type:
occupational therapy equipment