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Bed warming pan, European, 19th century
Filled with hot coals, this brass warming-pan was used to heat beds to make patients feel more comfortable. This was a common way of warming cold hospital beds before wards were adequately heated. The lid is hinged, to allow hot coals to be placed inside and has a floral and star pattern.
Details
- Category:
- Nursing & Hospital Furnishings
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A630759
- Measurements:
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overall: 145 mm x 1005 mm 350 mm, 2.72 kg
- type:
- warming-pan
