Historical information

Found in a cupboard in the Port Fairy Police station. Presumably used by the Local police for restraining difficult prisoners.

Significance

An item of significance to the precinct that the museum and archives occupies. A glimpse into the not so pleasant part of being a policeman or prisoner in the late 1800's to early 1900's.

Physical description

Canvas straight jacket with eyelet holes in back for lacing jacket closed appears to have been made by a sailmaker - has patch on left front breast - various brown stains