Pewter tankard used at Charing Cross Hospital, London, England, 1801-1900

Made:
1801-1900 in United Kingdom
Pewter tankard from Charing Cross Hospital, London Pewter tankard from Charing Cross Hospital, London

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Pewter tankard from Charing Cross Hospital, London
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Pewter tankard from Charing Cross Hospital, London
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Pewter tankard from Charing Cross Hospital, London, possibly 19th century

Engraved with the words “CHARING CROSS HOSPITAL HALF PINT”, this pewter tankard holds half a pint. The tankard may have been used by patients, or possibly by hospital staff, to drink water. Charing Cross Hospital began in 1823 as a charitable institution known as the West London Infirmary. The name was changed to Charing Cross Hospital in 1827.

Details

Category:
Nursing & Hospital Furnishings
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A600288
Materials:
pewter
Measurements:
overall: 90 mm x 110 mm 80 mm, 0.254 kg
type:
tankard
credit:
Walker, F.B.