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BED WARMER: BRASS AND WOOD BED WARMER

Subcollections
Current Exhibition: 50 Objects 50 Years
Overview

Brass and wood bed warmer. Handle is black painted wood that has been turned (lathed) at the top, one third of the way down and then at the base. It inserts into the metal pan at the base. The metal pan is round in shape, it has a hinged lid that lifts up with a small ring pull. The lid has puncture holes all of the way around to let steam and heat out.

Inside there are three bolts fastening the pan to the handle.

Historical information

This item was owned by Winnie Smyth (Donors grandmother). Winnie was born in England (unknown) and died in 1989. He daughter was Edna Fyre nee Smyth (Born 1930 Perth)

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-2023.123
Item type
Objects
Material
Wood
Inscriptions and markings

Marked on the neck 'H.B'

Keywords
SMYTH, Winnie
CHADWICK Nee Smyth, Edna Edith
Photographed 2023
Statement of significance

Item was used to warm the bed of the owner who lived in Wembley and Subiaco in the 1930s

Public location
DISP.MUSEUM.GALLERY2
Last modified
Monday, 19 October, 2026
Completeness
83
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