D-shaped hot-water bottle, Nottingham, England, 1880-1940
- Made:
- 1880-1940 in England and Nottingham
- maker:
- Langley MIll Pottery
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Buff glazed earthenware D-shaped hot water bottle, Lovatt's Langley Ware, formerly used in Farnborough Hospital, 1880-1940
This hot-water bottle was probably used to warm patients’ beds or as a foot warmer. It is made of glazed earthenware and was used at Farnborough Hospital, now called the Princess Royal University Hospital, in Kent, England. It is shown here with a similar example (1988-610).
Details
- Category:
- Nursing & Hospital Furnishings
- Object Number:
- 1988-609
- Materials:
- earthenware and cap, metal
- Measurements:
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overall: 140 mm x 118 mm x 245 mm, 2.05kg
- type:
- hot-water bottle
- credit:
- Farnborough Hospital
