Bedpan (detail)

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This is a detail of a pewter bedpan made in the early 19th century by Robert Whyte, a prolific pewterer based in Edinburgh's Cowgate. Whyte became a freeman of the Incorporation of Hammermen of Edinburgh in 1805.

The detail shows the maker's mark on the base of the pan. It consists of the name 'ROBT. WHITE' above a shaped pouch containing 'R.W.', 'X' and a thistle.

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• Online ID: 000-190-002-034-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MET 112
• Date: Early 19th century
  
• Material: Inscription: Underside of base: [Robt. WHYTE [over] EDIN] / over RW / x / Thistle in shaped pouch / RW
  Bedpan
  
• Dimensions: 286 mm D; 125 mm L (handle)
  
• What: Bedpan
  
• Subject: Pewter (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Robert Whyte, Edinburgh (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  
• Event:
• Description: Pewter bedpan with circular curved seat and projecting handle which unscrews, with the mark of Robert Whyte, Edinburgh, on the underside of the base, early 19th century
  
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