Female urinal, England, 1918-1929

Made:
1918-1929 in London
maker:
S Maw Son & Sons Limited
Bottle-shaped earthenware female urinal, by Maw Bottle-shaped earthenware female urinal, by Maw

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Bottle-shaped earthenware female urinal, by Maw
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Bottle-shaped earthenware female urinal, by Maw
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Bottle-shaped earthenware female urinal, by Maw, Son and Sons Ltd., London, England, 1880-1940

Urinals and bedpans are standard pieces of equipment used in hospitals by patients who are unable to move from their beds to go to the toilet. While many can be used by either men or women, some are specifically designed for use by one sex only. This bottle-shaped female urinal is made from glazed white earthenware and was produced by S. Maw Son & Sons Ltd, once a leading manufacturer and supplier of medical items.

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A625600
Materials:
earthenware (glazed)
Measurements:
overall: 130 mm x 310 mm x 120 mm, 0.6255 kg
type:
female urinal
credit:
Cranstone, W.H.