Summary
Miner's dipper used for feeding the mining cradle with water in alluvial gold mining in Victoria, 1850s.
Dipper consists of a shallow tin vessel fixed to a long handle.
Physical Description
Dipper consists of a deep dish-like tin vessel with straight tapered sides and a conical tube handle measuring 1500 mm. Vessel set at a 24 degree angle to a conical socket.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Museum of Victoria, 1871
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Overall Dimensions
1650 mm (Length), 250 mm (Width), 250 mm (Height)
Approximate dimensions only. Includes both bowl and 1500 mm long handle.
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Dimensions
380 mm (Length), 245 mm (Width), 150 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: measured sitting on the table
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Maximum dimensions
376 mm (Length), 244 mm (Width), 153 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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