Mather's fly paper plate, England, 1867-1900

Made:
1867-1900 in Hulme
Mather's fly paper plate, late 19th century. Three quarter view. Dark grey background. Mather's fly paper plate, late 19th century. Three quarter detail view.

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Mather's fly paper plate, late 19th century. Three quarter view. Dark grey background.
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Mather's fly paper plate, late 19th century. Three quarter detail view.
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Mather's fly paper plate, late 19th century

This plate was designed to hold Mather’s fly papers, which were sticky-coated sheets that trapped and poisoned flies, wasps, ants and mosquitoes. Pictures of the pests decorate the rim of the plate.

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A60562
type:
fly paper plate