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Baby Bath

1975 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Baby bath and changing mat, made by Precious Baby Products, 1975. Bought from John Lewis, the product is a multi-purpose item doubling as a baby bath and changing mat, which is collapsible for putting-away inbetween uses.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Coated canvas, plastic, metal and thread. machine stitched.
Brief description
Baby bath, made by Precious Baby Products, 1975
Physical description
Multi-purpose folding baby bath and changing mat. The soft plastic coated bath can be filled from a washbasin using a hose attached to a tap, an additional hose is used to drain the bath. A cover can be pulled over the bath turning it into a baby changing table, a strap is used to secure the baby in place. The soft mat and bath are attached to a folding metal frame making it easy to store in-between uses.
Dimensions
  • Height: 37in
  • Width: 35in
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Rosalind Josephs
Summary
Baby bath and changing mat, made by Precious Baby Products, 1975. Bought from John Lewis, the product is a multi-purpose item doubling as a baby bath and changing mat, which is collapsible for putting-away inbetween uses.
Collection
Accession number
B:2-2013

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Record createdOctober 17, 2013
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