Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Book |
Catalog Number |
2007.4.13 |
Maker |
Bantam Books; Colebrook, Joan |
Date |
ca. 1967 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Plastic/Cotton/Rubber/Metal |
Dimensions |
H-1 W-4.25 D-7 inches |
Description |
This paperback book is hollowed out and contains "The Works" (drug paraphernalia). The cover has a white background, with black lettering and an image of kneeling naked woman. The inside has a rectangular area cut out of the center and pages taped together with masking tape. The piece contains two plastic syringes, one plastic and rubber eyedropper, cotton, one plastic needle case with needle, and one white plastic implement wrapped in band-aids. |
Notes |
The Lexington Narcotics Farm Collection, was created by staff and patients who lived and/or worked at what was originally called the Lexington Narcotic Farm, a drug rehabilitation facility in Lexington, Kentucky. The facility opened on May 25, 1935 and closed in February 1974. The artifacts give insight into the world of drug addiction and drug rehabilitation. The following is taken from information provided by the donor, Sidney Louis, who worked at the Narcotic Farm. The "Works" is a slang term for means of ingesting illicit drugs. This example was confiscated from a patient upon entering treatment. The owner was probably entering the facility for the first time as they were unaware their belongings would be thoroughly searched. The donor found the variety and cleverness of these donated "works" remarkable. Most show signs of use. Their owners probably carried these kits with them daily for frequent drug "fixes." |
Collection |
Sidney S. Louis Collection |
People |
Colebrook, Joan Louis, Sidney S. |
Subjects |
Books Drug seizures |
Search Terms |
Books |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |