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LicenseBed pan, green glazed earthenware, English, 16th or 17th century
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Bed pan, green glazed earthenware, English
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Bed pan, green glazed earthenware, English, 16th or 17th century
Bedpans are used by people at home or in hospital who are bed bound by illness and unable to use an outside toilet or chamber pot. The handle is hollow, possibly for urination as well as allowing the urine to be poured out after use.
Made from green glazed earthenware, the shape of this bedpan (circular with a flat bottom) is typical of 1500s and 1600s design.
Details
- Category:
- Public Health & Hygiene
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A634427
- Materials:
- earthenware
- Measurements:
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overall: 127 mm x 350 mm 230 mm, 1.25kg
- type:
- bedpan
