Urine director, Middle East, 1851-1910

Made:
1851-1910 in Middle East
Wooden urine director with spoon-like bowl connected to tube Wooden urine director with spoon-like bowl connected to tube

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Wooden urine director with spoon-like bowl connected to tube
Science Museum Group
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Wooden urine director with spoon-like bowl connected to tube
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Wooden urine director with spoon-like bowl connected to tube which is decorated with 3 incised bands, from Middle East, 1851-1910

A spoon-like bowl is connected to a tube which is decorated with three carved bands on the handle. The female user directs urine into the spoon-like bowl and it is channelled through the tube. Such devices are still available today for use on long journeys or camping trips and especially at music festivals where the queues for toilets are often long.

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A156202
Materials:
wood
Measurements:
overall: 18 mm x 240 mm x 30 mm, .04kg
type:
urine director