Functional object - tin oval hot water bottle, ?early 1900

Historical information

?early 1900, used to warm the bed when filled with hot water

Significance

used to warm patients' bed

Physical description

grey metal body, oval in shape, horizontal ridge around mid section, black metal screw top with black metal handle

Inscriptions & markings

white sticker on top 176-020 in blue ink, also black ink mark on top 176-020

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