Overview
A rare pentagonal ceramic desk accessory used as a clinical training aid for psychiatric staff. Each of the five sides features a transfer-print illustration representing a specific behavioral response prescribed to healthcare workers.
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Preliminary identification
VA Hospital 'Attitude Therapy' Ceramic Desk Weight
Photo reference
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Story
In the early 1960s, the Tuscaloosa VA Hospital became the birthplace of a revolutionary psychiatric movement known as 'Attitude Therapy.' Dr. James Folsom and his team realized that patients recovered faster if every staff member—from the surgeons to the…
Maker / Origin
While the ceramic body was likely produced by a commercial industrial pottery, the 'author' of this piece is the Tuscaloosa VA Hospital's clinical team.
Condition & Value
The ceramic appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips or cracks. The transfer decals are crisp and legible, which is vital for this item. Minor shelf wear on the bottom is consistent with age. Excellent preservation of the graphics maintains its full historical value.
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