Posser

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Posser

Posser

Name/Title

Posser

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.1009

Description

A copper dome for pounding washing in the a washing tub. The underside of the dome is concave but has a flat insert which has holes.

Context

Also known as a ponch, poss stick or washing dolly. The word posser comes from the Middle English word 'poss', which means to pound or to beat. This object is marked WAFAX Trade Mark' on the dome.

Cataloged By

Felix Lam

Category

Domestic

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Dimensions

Height

1,170 mm

Diameter

210 mm

Circumference

540 mm

Dimension Notes

The circumference of the ploe is 80 mm

Material

Wood, Copper

Location

* Untyped Location

EWF

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Web Links and URLs

Object lessons - Victorian homes - Posser