Lavatory Collection (#7)

Smart Bathroom 1913
A state-of-the-art bathroom, fully tiled, with lavatory, bath, shower head, bidet and wash basin. Date: 1913

Advert for Morrison, Ingram & Son bath and lavatories 1888
Advertisement in a trade book for 1888, specialities of the manufactures of patent steamless and noiseless baths and lavatories, patent spray, cascade, trinal and other closets

Vitramant Coloured Pedestal Lavatory (washbasin) finished in black enamel. Date: circa 1920s

Standard Sanitary Appliances suite in Rose de Barry pink. Date: circa 1920s

Vitromant Coloured pedestal Lavatory (Wash Basin)
Vitromant Coloured pedestal Lavatory (Wash Basin / sink) in pink enamel with chromium plated fittings. Date: circa 1920s

Novio toilet paper advertisement, 1915
Advertisement for Novio, the finest toilet paper ever produced - antiseptic, thin, soft, strong and silky. Date: 1915

Public latrines and wash basin in Dougga, 2nd century BC
Public latrines and wash basin near the baths in the Roman city of Dougga, 2nd century BC

Roman latrine from Tunisia, c. 3rd century BC
Roman latrine near baths, from Dougga in Tunisia, c.3rd century BC

Public latrine and washbasin near the baths in Roman Dougga, 2nd century
Public latrine and washbasin near the baths in Dougga, 2nd century

West corner of the Roman fortress at Caerleon, 2nd century
The west corner of the Roman fortress at Caerleon, showing barrack blocks, with latrine building in foreground, 2nd century

Small dog alerts his mistress to her impending error
Where are you going my pretty maid? - A small dog alerts his mistress to her impending error of choosing the wrong entrance to the public lavatories... Date: circa 1910s

Fitted Bathroom 1903
Example of a fitted bathroom, with tiled walls and porcelain plunge bath, perfecto lavatory etc. taken from Maple & Cos book: Healthy Homes Date: 1903

Advert for Maple fitted bedroom furniture 1898
Inexpensive fitted bedroom furniture and also an example of a cabinet with casting and carved panels and a sink with hot and cold taps. Date: 1898

Housewife in the backyard of her terraced home with children
A beautifully-shot study of a Housewife in the backyard of her terraced home with her children. Date: circa 1910s

A selection of household brushes- from top to bottom: Bass Broom Heads; closet or lavatory brushes; Sweeps brushes; and Hearth brushes. Date: c. 1910

Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Armitage Green Basin
Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Armitage Green Wash Basin (sink). Date: circa 1920s

The Senlac Marble Lavatory (Wash Basin) Suite in Dove Tigrato, Veneto Crocicohio or Cippolino Versilla. Date: circa 1920s

Standard Sanitary Appliances suite in Claire de Lune Blue. Date: circa 1920s

Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Staffordshire Blue Closet
Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Staffordshire Blue Water Closet (toilet). Date: circa 1920s

The Classic Marble Lavatory (Wash Basin) Suite
The Classic Marble Lavatory (Wash Basin / sink) Suite in Breche Violetta Rose Aurore Date: circa 1920s

Vitromant Coloured Shelf Lavatory (Wash Basin / sink) - from the Vitromant Sanitaryware range - from a catalogue for Nicholls and Clarke Ltd. London

Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware -Dove Grey Basin
Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Dove Grey Wash Basin (sink). Date: circa 1920s

Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Mottled Amber Basin
Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Mottled Amber Wash Basin (sink). Date: circa 1920s

Mens Lavatory
A rather dodgy looking gent emerges from a mens lavatory in central London. Date: 1980s

A toilet sign leaves nothing to the imagination in Okinawa, Japan

In a Lavatory, 9 A. M. School, London, Uk
In a Lavatory, 9 A.M. School, London, UK

Standing in the doorway was an elderly French lavatoire attendent
KW272908 Standing in the doorway was an elderly French lavatoire attendent. illustration from But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes by Anita Loos, published in 1928 (litho) by Barton

The Pharmacists Workshop (oil on canvas)
XJL158853 The Pharmacists Workshop (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Musee Rolin, Autun, France; French, out of copyright

Jungle toilet on a an islet ot the Marovo Lagoon, Salomon Islands, Pacific

Row of portable toilets outdoors, Montreal, Quebec Province, Canada

Heart-shaped cut-out in the wooden door of a toilet, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Slums in Halcourt Street, Shoreditch. London East End. 1929

Brightly coloured toilet with colourful decoration in Little India in Singapore, Republic of Singapore

In a Lavatory, 9 A. M. School, London, Uk
In a Lavatory, 9 A.M. School, London, UK

Outside lavatories for gentlemen (H) and ladies (D) at edge of forest, Sweden, may

Man urinating, thermogram C016 / 7551
Man urinating. Thermogram of a man urinating into a toilet. The colours show variation in temperature. The scale runs from black (coldest) through purple, pink, red, orange and yellow

Man urinating, thermogram C016 / 7548
Man urinating. Thermogram of a man sitting on a toilet and urinating. The colours show variation in temperature. The scale runs from black (coldest) through purple, pink, red, orange and yellow

Sewage sludge treatment and plant
Yorkshire Water Calder Valley sludge treatment and incineration plant, near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Richard Dickinson
RICHARD DICKY DICKINSON Lavatory attendant at Scarborough Spa : he is the only named lavatory attendant in our collection. Date: 1669 - ?

Sheltering insect, conceptual artwork

Gents toilet with slate roof, North Wales
A circular gents toilet, built in 1850 with stone walls and a slate roof, somewhere in North Wales where the slate is quarried

Edwardian Lavatory
A late Victorian or Edwardian latrine, boxed into a room decorated with patterned yellow wallpaper

1940S LOO
A typical 1940s lavatory, with green walls and black and white floor tiles, separated from the bathroom

Smart Bathroom 1911
A state-of-the-art bathroom, fully tiled, with lavatory, bath, shower head, bidet and wash basin

BABYs BATHTIME 1912
Mother and baby in a modern bathroom

Water free urinals in a gents toilet for saving water
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Toilet

Public toilet
Picturesque mens convenience at Pont Aven, Bretagne, France

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"Lavatory: A Journey through Cultural Perspectives and Necessities" Embarking on a journey to the lavatory, one discovers more than just a way to relieve oneself. From the intricate Indic scripts adorning public restrooms in Tamil Nadu, India, to the whimsical illustrations of Netherlandish Proverbs found in village landscapes, lavatories become gateways into diverse cultures. In Munich's Oktoberfest, Archer Cupid humorously guides visitors towards restroom facilities amidst the lively celebrations. Meanwhile, suffragettes fought for women's rights and challenged societal norms like Bloomerism - their legacy intertwined with lavatories as symbols of progress. An old-fashioned outdoor pissoir in Amsterdam takes us back in time to an era when communal toilets were common across Europe. In Australia's vast Outback, dunnies stand resilient against Uluru's majestic backdrop - reminding us that even nature calls for human convenience. The comical image of a drunk stockbroker perplexed by toilet roll highlights how everyday objects can confound even the most sophisticated minds. On another note, Gordon Parks' poignant photograph captures a mother and daughter at Frederick Douglass housing project during 1942 D. C. , emphasizing that access to clean sanitation is essential for all. Sanitary ware showcases elegant designs that elevate bathroom aesthetics while space station toilets demonstrate technological advancements beyond Earth's boundaries. Knightsbridge in London boasts luxurious lavatories fit for royalty while portable beach toilets in Jijoca de Jericoacoara offer comfort amid sandy shores. Whether it be cultural heritage or modern conveniences, lavatories serve as vital spaces where bodily needs are met and personal moments unfold. As we navigate this world of diverse perspectives and necessities surrounding "lavatory, " let us appreciate its significance beyond mere functionality – connecting humanity through shared experiences.