Circular pewter bedpan with flattened and rounded rim

Made:
1801-1890
Circular pewter bedpan with flattened and rounded rim

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Circular pewter bedpan with flattened and rounded rim
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Circular pewter bedpan with flattened and rounded rim, and screw-on knob handle, English, 1801-1890

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A43148
Materials:
pewter
Measurements:
height 80 mm
with handle: length 440 mm
diameter 315 mm
type:
bedpans
credit:
Puttick and Simpson Limited

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