 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Creator(s): unknown Date: 1820 - Description: Large cast iron pot for rendering down seal blubber, extracting oil for lamps. Iron try pots, or cauldrons, were used to melt down blubber and obtain the valuable oil. This try pot was found at Cape Portland on Tasmania's north east coast, and was probably used for rendering seals. Sealing was the major industry of the Bass Strait islands in the early 19th century. Format: realia Object: sealing Material: Cast iron Titles: Seal Try Pot Subjects: sealing; sealers (people) Places: Cape Portland Tasmania Institution: George Town and District Historical Society Inc. Object number: GTH_PS0001 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by George Town and District Historical Society Inc.. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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