File:Replica of an iron wrist restrainer, England, 1850-1920 Wellcome L0065239.jpg

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Replica of an iron wrist restrainer, England, 1850-1920
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Replica of an iron wrist restrainer, England, 1850-1920
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The original of this wrist restrainer was found in a chest at the Hanwell Asylum in Middlesex in 1930. Hanwell Asylum is now West London Mental Health NHS Trust at St Bernard’s Hospital. The restraint was used to contain a violent or unruly patient.

The copy is made of heavy leather with metal chain. It appears to be a highly accurate representation of the original because it shows marks of wear and tear. Hanwell Asylum’s superintendent was John Conolly (1794-1866). He famously renounced instruments of mechanical restraint in favour of ‘moral treatment’. Moral treatment was regular labour under constant surveillance. It is possible copies made of this and other articles found at the same time were created to illustrate to patients and staff the former treatment of inmates.

maker: Unknown maker

Place made: England, United Kingdom

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Keywords: Restraint, Physical; wrist restraint; asylum; replica; Psychiatric Hospital
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  • Library reference: Science Museum A602820
  • Photo number: L0065239
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