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Subiaco Museum > Records

PUMICE, LIPFERT FAMILY

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Overview

Roughly teardrop shaped grey pumice stone. A high dome slopes down to the tip. Base flat. Two indentations along sides enable user to obtain a better grip when using the pumice stone to remove hard skin from feet or hands. Often used together with a little soap to aid the smoothing process. From the Lipfert home at 270 York Street

Historical information

Pumice stone was used to remove hard skin or stains from feet or hands.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1990.270

Item type

Width

40 mm

Height or length

78 mm

Keywords

Domestic - Bathroom

Cancer Foundation Of W.A

Photographed 2023

Statement of significance

A pumice stone probably owned by a local family, the Lipferts.

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