Miners’ Cottage Wire Metal Cot

This wire metal cot is part of an authentic miner’s cottage, relocated to Piccadilly Street, Kalgoorlie, in 1998. The cottage provides insight into the living conditions and social lives of early goldfields settlers, showcasing the practicality and resilience of mining families. Lightweight yet sturdy, the wire metal cot would have been a common choice for infant sleeping arrangements in the often cramped and harsh environment of a miner’s home. Its simple, functional design reflects the resourcefulness and adaptability of those who built their lives on the goldfields.