Bedpan

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
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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