White metal wash stand with matching pair of white enamel wash basins fitted into circular hoops; two bars are for hand towel placement; on casters; piece lifts off easily for cleaning and storage; stand shows wear by crazing & chipping paint; white enamel bowls are in excellent shape; stand top pr…
White metal wash stand with matching pair of white enamel wash basins fitted into circular hoops; two bars are for hand towel placement; on casters; piece lifts off easily for cleaning and storage; stand shows wear by crazing & chipping paint; white enamel bowls are in excellent shape; stand top provides placement for soap; bowls have single hole in rim for hanging to dry; edged in navy enamel along rim.
Number Of Parts
4
Part Names
a - stand - Size: Length 76.0 cm. x Width 52.5 cm.
b - circular top - Size: Length 71.0 cm. x Width 31.0 cm. x Depth 13.0 cm.
c - enamel bowl - Size: x Width 8.0 cm. x Depth 30.0 cm.
d - enamel bowl - Size: x Width 8.0 cm. x Depth 30.0 cm.
Provenance
Travill Catalogue
Dates
1918
circa 1918
Date Remarks
Frank S. Betz Co. Reconstruction Bulletin, Hammond, Indiana, 1918: pg. 61 catalogue no. 6T904
Material
magnetic metal: white
enamel: white; blue; cream
Permanent Location
Storage Room W1
W1-7-2
Temporary Location
To exhibit: "For Service to Humanity", Nursing Gallery: Showcase East, Museum of Health Care, 13 Nov. 2008.
Condition Remarks
(a,b): chipped & crazed paint; (c,d): slight chip
Research Facts
Listed as metal instrument stand on casters with swivel top; 2 enamel basins; Frank S. Betz Co. Reconstruction Bulletin, Hammond, Indiana, 1918