Asylum secrets of Tasmania’s past – through embroidery

From ABC Canberra we have an interview with Associate Professor of Cultural Heritage at the University of Canberra, Dr Tracy Ireland, and Honours student Danica Auld about the odd assortment of items that are revealing a glimpse into the world of those confined at one of Australia’s oldest psychiatric wards.

But how the aprons and old newspapers made their way from Tasmania to Canberra for further study is as intriguing as the items themselves.

Broadcast: Wed 23 May 2018, 4:00pm

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