Mattress Cover

Historical information

The mattress cover was used on bedding at Sunbury Asylum (Caloola) prior to closing in 1992

Physical description

Heavy cotton mattress cover flat seam in centre. Six thin red strips running lengthwise. Numerous stain marks. Patch on one edge and two holes in diagonal corners. Hemmed at ends. Off white colour.

Inscriptions & markings

"F1" stencilled in black in centre. "F7" painted in corner.

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