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Pieces of carved slateThese pieces of slate were shaped in the 19th century by a patient in Rosewell Asylum in Midlothian. The pieces of slate have been shaped to resemble hearts. Acts passed in 1857 and 1862 provided a system of publicly-funded accommodation for mentally ill people. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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