Slipper bedpan
Category
Medical & health
Date
1800 - 2000
Materials
Ceramic
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 10806
Summary
A white ceramic slipper bedpan of wedge like form with handle and lid.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
THE NEW / SLIPPER BED PAN / This slipper should be passed under / the Patient in front between the legs / If a flannel cap is made for the / blade, fastened by strings under / the handle, considerable comfort / will be offered. (black printed lettering on the interior, on the reverse side to the handle)