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Bed Pan

c. 1950
Subcollections
Domestic Items or Equipment
Overview

A white glazed ironstone shoe shaped bowl. It is hollow inside, wider and higher at one end, narrowing to the thinner end. It has a curved handle at the back.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS1987.4
Item type
Domestic Objects
Material
Ceramics
Width
25.5000 cm
Height or length
42 cm
Depth
15 cm
Inscriptions and markings

Inside the bowl in black script writing is "The New Slipper Bed Pan" and underneath in italic lettering is "This slipper should be passed under the patient in front between the legs. If a flannel cap is needed for the blade fastened by strips under the handle, considerable comfort will be afforded" and underneath is "BEST ENGLISH IRONSTONE".

Year
c. 1950
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Public location
Last modified
Thursday, 16 July, 2026
Completeness
83
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
Permissions

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Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

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Front view of Bed Pan
Front view of Bed Pan

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