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Period Features: Washstand Bowl & Jug Sets

There was a time when you were practically guaranteed to find a set of these in the loft when moving into a new home. It seems to me that they are becoming rarer so hang on to yours if you have one. Every bedroom used to be ...

There was a time when you were practically guaranteed to find a set of these in the loft when moving into a new home.

jug 1

It seems to me that they are becoming rarer so hang on to yours if you have one. Every bedroom used to be furnished with a wash stand with a porcelain bowl and water jug, plus any number of optional extras, like a soap dish.

jug and bits

Warm water was supplied in the jug from the kitchen and poured as required by the user. Better off people had the warm water brought up by a servant and the dirty water whisked away when finished with.

jug 2

No servants? – you probably just washed in the kitchen sink, but guests might get this luxury as described in this link: http://www.1900s.org.uk/1900s-guest-facilities.htm

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