Cookery Set
1944 (made)
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This Indian cookery set was given to the Museum by Christine West. Her father had the set made for her in 1944 when he was posted to India whilst serving in the British Army. The set, made from wood, consists of pots, pans, a cooker, utensils and a well.
The cookery set is important to the Museum's collection because there are examples of cookery sets made in England, Japan and Germany, but few from India. This wooden set stands in contrast to the more common plastic sets, or even the china ones. Its design is simple and plain, and highlights the differences between different cultures. The cookery set sits very well with the collection, demonstrating creative and imaginary play.
The cookery set is important to the Museum's collection because there are examples of cookery sets made in England, Japan and Germany, but few from India. This wooden set stands in contrast to the more common plastic sets, or even the china ones. Its design is simple and plain, and highlights the differences between different cultures. The cookery set sits very well with the collection, demonstrating creative and imaginary play.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 8 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Painted wood |
| Brief description | Cookery set, miniature, wood, made in India, 1944. |
| Physical description | A wooden Indian cookery set painted in a cream colour with a double grey band round parts of the equipment. The cookery set contains a well, several pots and pans, cooking utensils, a bread board and three stoves. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Credit line | Given by Christine West |
| Object history | This cookery set was donated to the Museum from Christine West. Her father had the miniature cookery set made for her whilst he was posted in India in the British Army in 1944. |
| Summary | This Indian cookery set was given to the Museum by Christine West. Her father had the set made for her in 1944 when he was posted to India whilst serving in the British Army. The set, made from wood, consists of pots, pans, a cooker, utensils and a well. The cookery set is important to the Museum's collection because there are examples of cookery sets made in England, Japan and Germany, but few from India. This wooden set stands in contrast to the more common plastic sets, or even the china ones. Its design is simple and plain, and highlights the differences between different cultures. The cookery set sits very well with the collection, demonstrating creative and imaginary play. |
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| Accession number | B.253:1 to 8-2010 |
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| Record created | January 19, 2011 |
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