Bedpan (detail)

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
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
Dimensions:	286 mm D; 125 mm L (handle)
What:	Bedpan
Subject:	Pewter (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Robert Whyte, Edinburgh (Maker)
Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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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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