A white ceramic slipper style bedpan; has a handle on the back; wedge shaped.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Owned and used by Dr. James (Jim) Robert Ronald McCrindle (1862-1952); he probably acquired it in the United Kingdom and brought it to Jamaica in 1904.
"THE NEW // SLIPPER BED PAN // This Slipper should be passed under // the Patient in front between the legs. // If a flannel cap is made for the // blade fastened by strings under // the handle considerable comfort // will be afforded." printed on the inside of the bed pan on the rear wall.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0007
0007-N1-2
Dimension Notes
Length 36.5 cm x Width 21.6 cm x Depth 14.8 cm
Condition Remarks
There is a chip missing around the rim of the bowl.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Internet
JPG
Reference Comments
"Medical History Museum Guide to Records" website; CD #2
Research Facts
Dr. McCrindle was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1862 but moved to Scotland in 1882 where he graduated with his degree in general medicine and surgery from the University of Glasgow in 1885; he returned to Jamaica in 1904; this collection accompanies 1989.10.1.
This bedpan style is a "slipper" type, later referred to as a fracture bedpan and can be slipped under the patient. The spout is to facilitate washing it out. Fracture bedpans are smaller than standard size bedpans, and have one flat end. This bedpan style is designed specifically for patients who are bedridden and have limited movement to use a standard style bedpan.
Exhibit History
On exhibit: "When Medicine Met Science," 21 Oct. 2008 - 31 Jan 2017
On exhibit at the Museum of Health Care in the East Gallery, small cases #1 and #2 - May 30, 2007-June 9, 2008.