Water Closet Collection (#3)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cabinet (de toilette); Dressing-room; Toilettenzimmer (engraving)
7195098 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cabinet (de toilette); Dressing-room; Toilettenzimmer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chalets de Toilette et de Necessite (engraving)
7157988 Chalets de Toilette et de Necessite (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chalets de Toilette et de Necessite Adoptes par la Ville de Paris pour les)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Necessaire (de toilette); Dressing-case; Toilettenkastchen (engraving)
7196824 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Necessaire (de toilette); Dressing-case; Toilettenkastchen (engraving) by European School

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Savonnette (blaireau); Shaving-brush; Rasirpinsel (engraving)
7197499 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Savonnette (blaireau); Shaving-brush; Rasirpinsel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cuvier; Washing-tub; Waschfasz (engraving)
7195675 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cuvier; Washing-tub; Waschfasz (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cuvier; Washing-tub; Waschfasz)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Brosse (a peigne); Comb-brush; Kammburste (engraving)
7195061 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Brosse (a peigne); Comb-brush; Kammburste (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brosse (a peigne); Comb-brush; Kammburste

Five Bathers 1900 - 1904 (Oil on Canvas)
7212092 Five Bathers 1900 - 1904 (Oil on Canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Five Bathers 1900 - 1904. Cinq Baigneurs. Oil on Canvas)

Secret reading cabinet (colour litho)
7186220 Secret reading cabinet (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Secret reading cabinet)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Houppe (a poudre); Puff; Puderquast (engraving)
7196368 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Houppe (a poudre); Puff; Puderquast (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houppe (a poudre); Puff; Puderquast

"Le lever du jeune homme"(The Morning of a Young Man) Un jeune homme se preparant a son reveil tandis qu une
FIA5326317 " Le lever du jeune homme" (The Morning of a Young Man) Un jeune homme se preparant a son reveil tandis qu une domestique refait le lit

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Brosse (a dents); Tooth-brush; Zahnburste (engraving)
7195062 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Brosse (a dents); Tooth-brush; Zahnburste (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brosse (a dents); Tooth-brush; Zahnburste

The Toilet Lesson (colour litho)
7181882 The Toilet Lesson (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Toilet Lesson)

Ville de Paris, Chalet de Toilette de la Place de la Bourse (engraving)
7157989 Ville de Paris, Chalet de Toilette de la Place de la Bourse (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ville de Paris)

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The Toilette. 19th century childcare
7132036 The Toilette. 19th century childcare. by Ludwig, Augusta (b.1834); (add.info.: The Toilette after an engraving by H.Burkner from a painting by German artist Auguste Ludwig)

A: Stirring (change, disorder, disorder)
6523544 A: Stirring (change, disorder, disorder) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Comic Military Alphabet)

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Roman toilet seat found in a hospital building (stone)
5865198 Roman toilet seat found in a hospital building (stone) by Roman; Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum, Newcastle, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; out of copyright

Many babies on their potties (photo)
1095091 Many babies on their potties (photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Many babies on their potties. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Apres Moi, Le Deluge; Girl in lavatory (photo)
1095007 Apres Moi, Le Deluge; Girl in lavatory (photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apres Moi, Le Deluge; Girl in lavatory)

Jennings Pedestal Vase, 1870 (engraving)
869618 Jennings Pedestal Vase, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

Advertisement for The Lambeth Patent Pedestal "Combination"Closet, c
495485 Advertisement for The Lambeth Patent Pedestal " Combination" Closet, c.1890 (engraving) by English School

Jennings Trapless Valve Closet, 1870 (engraving)
869619 Jennings Trapless Valve Closet, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

Many babies on their potties (photo)
1095090 Many babies on their potties (photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Many babies on their potties. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Plunger Valve Closet, 1870 (engraving)
869617 Plunger Valve Closet, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

Baziers Patent Direct-Action Closet, 1870 (engraving)
869615 Baziers Patent Direct-Action Closet, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

"Flemish house interior"A man holds a little boy on the pot
AIS5351949 " Flemish house interior" A man holds a little boy on the pot, 1555-1560 (painting) by Cleve, Maerten van (1527-81); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Doultons Simplicitas Closet, 1870 (engraving)
869616 Doultons Simplicitas Closet, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

Jennings Improved Bramah Valve Closet, 1870 (engraving)
869613 Jennings Improved Bramah Valve Closet, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

Seance a la Chambre (colour litho)
2795341 Seance a la Chambre (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seance a la Chambre. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

National Wash-Out Closet, 1870 (engraving)
869621 National Wash-Out Closet, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

Plunge Valve Closet, with handle lifted, 1870 (engraving)
869614 Plunge Valve Closet, with handle lifted, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

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Hungary, Pest County, Budapest, painted sign for toilet

CRAPPER TOILET, 1890s. Illustration of a Thomas Crapper toilet, 1890s

Part of a French railway wagon-lit (sleeping car), 1890. Showing accommodation by day and night and (centre) the lavatory

Water closet, 1556
Water Closet, 1556. A man sitting on a toilet being menaced by a demonic creature. From The Metamorphosis of Ajax by Sir John Harrington

FIRST WATER-CLOSET, 1596. The first water-closet, invented by Sir John Harington (1561-1612). Colored woodcut from Haringtons Metamorphosis of Ajax, 1596, the publication which

Advertisement for James Fryer, Plumber, Engine Pump and Water Closet Manufacturer
XJF495482 Advertisement for James Fryer, Plumber, Engine Pump and Water Closet Manufacturer, (engraving) by English School

FIRST WATER-CLOSET, 1596. The first water-closet, invented by Sir John Harington (1561-1612). Woodcut from Haringtons Metamorphosis of Ajax, 1596, the publication which, along with other satires

JOHN HARINGTON (1561-1612). English writer and inventor of the first water-closet. Oil on panel, c1590-95, attributed to Hieronimo Custodis

THOMAS CRAPPER (1837-1902). English sanitary engineer. Thomas Crapper and his workmen testing his design for the water closet cistern. Drawing by his grandniece, Edith B. Crapper

VICTORIAN TOILET. A Victorian toilet with siphonic cistern. Illustration, English, 19th century

The design for Sir John Haringtons water closet, here called a privie in perfection
HARINGTON: WATER CLOSET. The design for Sir John Haringtons water closet, here called a privie in perfection, c1591; Sir John would later describe his invention in the 1596 satire

SIR JOHN HARINGTON (1561-1612). English courtier, writer and inventor of the modern water-closet. Steel engraving, 1822

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Step into the world of water closets, where innovation and art intertwine. In the 1880s, Thomas Crapper revolutionized sanitation with his Water Waste Preventer, as depicted in a patent drawing. This ingenious invention paved the way for modern toilets that we use today. Fast forward to 1903, an oil on canvas painting captures the essence of a toilet - a mundane yet essential fixture in our lives. The artist skillfully portrays its significance amidst everyday life. The Frigidarium, depicted in another oil on canvas masterpiece from 1882, transports us to ancient Roman times. This grand bathing room was adorned with marble and served as a social hub for relaxation and rejuvenation. Moving away from bathhouses and onto biblical scenes, "Christ facing Pontius Pilate" captivates viewers with its emotional intensity. As we ponder this profound moment in history, it reminds us that even during such pivotal events, basic human needs like using a water closet persist. Delving deeper into historical depictions of hygiene practices is an 18th-century oil on canvas artwork showcasing ruins with thermae. These remnants remind us of how societies throughout time have recognized the importance of cleanliness and self-care rituals. In contrast to these grand settings are more intimate moments captured by artists like "After the bath, " rendered delicately through pastel strokes in 1886. A woman freshens up while Ondina meticulously dresses her hair - both acts symbolizing personal care routines that transcend time. A glimpse into daily life comes alive through "The Tub, " a pastel creation on cardboard dating back to 1886. It invites us to imagine ourselves indulging in simple pleasures within our own private sanctuaries – soaking away worries and stressors. Photography also plays its part; an enchanting black-and-white image titled "Belle Epoque bather taking a foot bath" transports us to Parisian elegance circa 1898.