Brass wash basin used in Charing Cross Hospital, London, England, 1801-1900

Made:
1801-1900 in London
Brass wash basin, used in Charing Cross Hospital, 19th century Brass wash basin, used in Charing Cross Hospital, 19th century

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Brass wash basin, used in Charing Cross Hospital, 19th century
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Brass wash basin, used in Charing Cross Hospital, 19th century
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Brass wash basin, used in Charing Cross Hospital, 19th century

This wash basin came from Charing Cross Hospital. It may have been used to wash dressings and bandages or used for water for bed baths. Charing Cross Hospital began in 1823 as a charitable institution known as the West London Infirmary. It became the Charing Cross Hospital in 1827.

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A606434
Materials:
brass
Measurements:
overall: 154 mm x 350 mm, 1.54kg
type:
wash basin
credit:
Walker, F.B.