Pewter tankard used at Charing Cross Hospital, London, England, 1801-1900
- Made:
- 1801-1900 in United Kingdom
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Pewter tankard from Charing Cross Hospital, London
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Pewter tankard from Charing Cross Hospital, London, possibly 19th century
Engraved with the words “CHARING CROSS HOSPITAL HALF PINT”, this pewter tankard holds half a pint. The tankard may have been used by patients, or possibly by hospital staff, to drink water. Charing Cross Hospital began in 1823 as a charitable institution known as the West London Infirmary. The name was changed to Charing Cross Hospital in 1827.
Details
- Category:
- Nursing & Hospital Furnishings
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A600288
- Materials:
- pewter
- Measurements:
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overall: 90 mm x 110 mm 70 mm, .25kg
- type:
- tankard
- credit:
- Walker, F.B.
