TitleCast iron urns with tapsDatec 1880-1930About this objectCast iron urns with taps, also called “water fountains” or “camp pots,” were used by pioneer families in rural areas for boiling water on open fires. They provided hot water for cooking, cleaning, and making tea, often near the kitchen. This style became common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and continued in use even after electricity became widespread.Object No.99.173Physical descriptionLarge, heavy cast iron urn with a front tap and a handle for moving.DimensionsH: 570 mm Body Dia: 370 mmMaterialIronSourceLa Perouse MuseumOrganisations (Detailed entries)La Perouse Museum (La Perouse, N.S.W.)ThemesSocial history
