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White enamelled iron pail, formerly used in Farnborough Hospital, English, 1910-1950; with SOILED DRESSINGS painted on the side, with handles and lid
This iron container was used for soiled bandages and dressings, perhaps on a ward or in a surgical theatre. The bandages may have been destroyed by fire or washed before being re-used. This item was used at Farnborough Hospital, now called the Princess Royal University Hospital, in Kent, England.
Details
- Category:
- Nursing & Hospital Furnishings
- Object Number:
- 1988-599/2
- type:
- container
- taxonomy:
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- furnishing and equipment
- container - receptacle
- vessel
- furnishing and equipment
- credit:
- Farnborough Hospital
