Chicken Brooder with Kerosene Wick, 1920s

1920 - 1930
Overview

Steel circular chicken brooder with kerosene wick.

Historical information

This chicken brooder was used to keep newly hatched chicks warm. It was made locally in Forrest Street, Palmyra.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-137-M2019.5
Item type
Material
Inscriptions and markings

'WESTWORTH BROODER / PATENT NO 13726 / MANUFACTURED BY / G & T WORTHINGTON / 208 FORREST ST, PALMYRA, WA / FOR BEST RESULTS / USE ONLY PENNANT KEROSENE / A SHELL PRODUCT'.

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Place made
Palmyra
Western Australia
Australia
City of Melville Museums

City of Melville Museums

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