Historical information

Enamel pre dates Stainless Steel.
This hospital equipment was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in the 1950s specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.

Significance

Historical: Shows the development of scientific hospital equipment. Provenance: Used int the Tawonga District General Hospital which was remote and therefore required good equipment.

Physical description

One big & 1 small. Could be used for soaking items.
White enamel cup shaped bowls with blue rounded edge. Big one vertical sides. Small one straight sides open out slightly.

Inscriptions & markings

Big - no markings
Small - small black patch inside on base. On base outside in blue 'Lucky Elephant' written around outside of circle. In middle of circle is an elephant. Underneath circle is Chines writing and 'Made in China' Across bottom of circle: '313P-101. 10CM'