Heavy slipper-type bedpan made of ironstone. White. Pan is shaped like a slipper with a sloping high back. Handle on back. Inside at back are instructions for use: "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 afforded.--Best English Ironstone". There is no maker's name. There is a small round hole in base at "toe"--for hanging?.
Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Roberts, Bessie
Notes
Accession Date: 01-Mar-93
Mode of Acquisition: gift
