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This pewter bedpan was made in the late 18th century by Robert Kinniburgh, a pewterer based in Edinburgh.

The bedpan has a gently curving seat around a central opening. The handle is cylindrical with a cap at the end which screws off to allow the pan to be emptied. On the base is stamped 'Kiniburgh'.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-795-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MET 111
• Date: Late 18th century
  
• Material: Pewter. Inscription: Base: KINIBURGH
  
• Dimensions: 11.50" D; 6.00" L (handle); 6.00" D (central opening)
  
• What:
• Subject: Pewter (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Robert Kinniburgh (Maker)
  
• Where: Kiniburgh
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  
• Event:
• Description: Pewter bedpan shaped like a frying pan with a gently curving seat around a central opening, stamped 'Kiniburgh' on the base, by Robert Kinniburgh, Edinburgh, late 18th century
  
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