History of Bathtubs

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History of Bathtubs

• Bath, Kitchen, and Beyond

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Washbowls

• Before indoor plumbing, bathtubs were moveable
  equipment
• Large but rather light containers that bathers
  pulled out of storage for temporary use

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Hideaway Alternatives

• Had a hinged door that pulled down like a Murphy
  bed to reveal a bathing saucer
• Such as the portable canvas tub, or the Mosby
  folding tub

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Running Water

• Bathtubs became more widespread and less moveable
  as running water became more common
• Cast iron was commonly used during the Victorian
  era

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Porcelain Tubs

• The porcelain tub satisfied the need for a
  seamless, smooth, washable surface that didnt
  rust
• Became a permanent fixture in the bathroom

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Footed Tub

• The cast iron footed tub became a major staple
• Claw-foot type tubs are still being used by many
  bathers today

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Built-in Tub

• Up next was a one piece tub with a rim that
  extended down to the floor
• Tub-and-shower combos became a popular feature

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Color

• White was the standard color since it was easy to
  spot filth and keep it clean
• Eventually the bathroom began to be a vehicle for
  design and color was brought in

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Modern Bathtubs

• Modern bathtubs now come with the option of
  whirlpools tubs, air tubs, soaker tubs, or combo
  tubs
• Find tubs in shapes such as round, square,
  rectangle, and even triangle

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