Most of us take modern bathroom facilities for granted, but it really wasn’t that long ago that our ancestors were dumping the contents of their chamber pots out the window. In many parts of the world ...

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It was the lowliest of accessories in a frontier household. It was often hidden away, tucked under a bed until needed, although a finer one might be produced for use by company. It was the most ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Chamber pots were found in many homes ...