Closet Collection

The benefits of taking the water at Bad Wildungen, Germany
Comic illustration of the wonderful benefits to a ladys urinary tract (!) having taken the water at Bad Wildungen - a German therapeutic spa Town with springs that bring forth water containing iron

Ballet Dancer
24th December 1938: A dancer with Antony Tudors London Ballet looking into a wardrobe at Toynbee Hall in east London. Original Publication: Picture Post - 55 - Ballet In The East End - pub

Sanitary ware, Plate 42, showing wash basins, urinals and toilet bowls in a range of styles. Date: circa 1880s

Water Closet. From Sir John Harington " The Metamorphosis of Ajax", 1556. Harrington installed a water closet in his house near Bath in 1589

Sachet of lavender hanging on clothes rail in wardrobe, next to a shirt

An earth closet by Kings, 1850
3359121 An earth closet by Kings, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an earth closet by Kings, which automatically discharged earth into the bucket when the lid is closed)

Moser's earth closet, 1850
3359120 Moser's earth closet, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of Moser's earth closet which when the seat was closed discharged earth or ash into the bucket)

An engraving depicting a complete bedroom suite, 19th century
5311147 An engraving depicting a complete bedroom suite, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1886); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Pivoted closet seat by Edwin R. Parkes of Copper Falls Mine, 1850
3359123 Pivoted closet seat by Edwin R. Parkes of Copper Falls Mine, 1850; (add.info.: Pivoted closet seat by Edwin R. Parkes of Copper Falls Mine. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Earth closet
5308118 Earth closet.; (add.info.: Earth closet by Kings which automatically discharged earth into the bucket when the lid was closed. From Eardley F. Bailey-Denton A Hand Book of House Sanitation)

An earth closet, 1850
3359119 An earth closet, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of an earth closet, a basic type of toilet with dry earth used to cover excrement. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

They Can't Keep Him Hid, from Puck, n.d. Creator: Louis Dalrymple
They Can't Keep Him Hid, from Puck, n.d

Florentine typography Florence. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

Living room inside a house Italy. Date of Photograph:1940-1950

Genre scene: a scene of adultery in a richly furnished bedroom. The husband discovers that his wife is betraying him. On the right, her lover is hiding in the closet. Date of Photograph:1860-1870 ca

Seventeenth century walnut wardrobe ornately carved with plant motifs, in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Parma Parma. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Sacristy of the church of S. Domenico Maggiore in Naples. Over the wardrobes are the coffins of the Aragona Princes and other famous figures. Naples Church of S

Still life with skull and objects. Intarsia by Giovanni da Verona in the choir stalls of the Santa Maria in Organo Church in Verona Verona Santa Maria in Organo Church, choir Tarsia

Still life with flowers and objects. Intarsia by Giovanni da Verona in the choir stalls of the Santa Maria in Organo Church in Verona Verona Santa Maria in Organo Church, choir Tarsia

Still life with fruit. Intarsia by Giovanni da Verona in the choir stalls of the Santa Maria in Organo Church in Verona Verona Santa Maria in Organo Church, choir Tarsia, Marquetry Renaissance

Still life with crucifix and liturgical objects. Intarsia by Giovanni da Verona in the choir stalls of the Santa Maria in Organo Church in Verona Verona Santa Maria in Organo Church, choir Tarsia

Still life with liturgical objects. Intarsia by Giovanni da Verona in the choir stalls of the Santa Maria in Organo Church in Verona Verona Santa Maria in Organo Church, choir Tarsia

Still life with books and hourglass. Intarsia by Giovanni da Verona in the choir stalls of the Santa Maria in Organo Church in Verona Verona Santa Maria in Organo Church, choir Tarsia

Still life with little bird in a cage and objects. Intarsia by Giovanni da Verona in the choir stalls of the Santa Maria in Organo Church in Verona Verona Santa Maria in Organo Church, choir Tarsia

Still life with book and objects. Intarsia by Giovanni da Verona in the choir stalls of the Santa Maria in Organo Church in Verona Verona Santa Maria in Organo Church, choir Tarsia

Still life with grapes and objects. Intarsia by Giovanni da Verona in the choir stalls of the Santa Maria in Organo Church in Verona Verona Santa Maria in Organo Church, choir Tarsia

Cabinet owned by Stefano Bardini, antique dealer. Bardini Museum, Florence Florence Bardini Museum. Date of Photograph:1902

Closet owned by Stefano Bardini, antique dealer. Bardini Museum, Florence Florence Bardini Museum. Date of Photograph:1902

Piece of furniture owned by Stefano Bardini, antique dealer. Bardini Museum, Florence Florence Bardini Museum. Date of Photograph:1902

Piece of gilded furniture owned by Stefano Bardini, antique dealer. Bardini Museum, Florence Florence Palazzo Bardini. Date of Photograph:1902

A small display case owned by Stefano Bardini, antique dealer. Bardini Museum, Florence Florence Bardini Museum. Date of Photograph:1902

Shop Alinari in via Tornabuoni, Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

The room for consultation of the Stabilimento Alinari in via Nazionale, Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

The archive of negatives of the Fratelli Alinari photography Firm, Via Nazionale Florence. Date of Photograph:1899

The reliquary of King Edward the Confessor, preserved in the Museum of Rome, Rome Rome Palazzo Braschi, Museum of Rome Reliquary Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Wood inlays depicting a still life with a crucifix and four saints, by Fra Giovanni da Verona, part of the choir stalls in the Church of Santa Maria in Organo

Still life with skull, objects and perspective views. Wooden inlays by Giovanni da Verona in the choir stalls of the Santa Maria in Organo Church, Verona Verona Church of Santa Maria in Organo

A wardrobe in inlaid walnut from Palazzo Mansi, Lucca. Wardrobe with glass cupboard containing chinaware probably from China

Wardrobe vestry, Church of S. Maria in Vallicella, Rome Rome Church of S. Maria in Vallicella. Date of Photograph:1920-1930

Santa Discovered in the Closet, 20th century (print)
2901409 Santa Discovered in the Closet, 20th century (print) by Glackens, Louis (1866-1933); (add.info.: Children cry when they discover Santa has been locked in a cabinet)

Bu yme things
kent youngstrom

Hiding In The Closet
Miltos Apostolopoulos

Ignoring the danger
Tomas Härstedt

Little black dress in hanger
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Woman viewing the collection of a man with a lingerie fetish (litho)
7186247 Woman viewing the collection of a man with a lingerie fetish (litho) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tensions between Catholics and Protestants, England
7261242 Tensions between Catholics and Protestants, England by Heath, Henry (fl.1824-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon published 1827 demonstrating tensions in the British cabinet of Prime)

An Interior (oil on canvas)
6431011 An Interior (oil on canvas) by Hilsoe, Hans (1871-1942); 58x48.2 cm; Private Collection

Ivory cabinet (wood & tortoiseshell, overlaid with carved ivory decoration, with silver gilt & brass gilt)
7213218 Ivory cabinet (wood & tortoiseshell, overlaid with carved ivory decoration, with silver gilt & brass gilt, & traces of red pigment) by Sri Lankan School, (17th century); Ashmolean Museum

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"The Closet: A Hidden Sanctuary of Comfort and Secrets" Step into the world of closets, where hidden treasures and personal stories reside. From the benefits of taking the water at Bad Wildungen, Germany to the elegance of sanitary ware showcased in Plate 42, each closet holds its own unique tale. Imagine a ballet dancer gracefully twirling amidst a sachet of lavender hanging on a clothes rail in a wardrobe, next to a neatly pressed shirt. The delicate scent lingers as you open the door to reveal more surprises. Did you know that Sir John Harington introduced the concept of Water Closets? Ignoring the danger associated with such innovations, he revolutionized our daily routines forever. Today, we take this convenience for granted. But they are not just about functionality; they also hold emotional significance. Picture a little black dress elegantly displayed on a hanger - it symbolizes confidence and timeless style. Sometimes closets become havens for secrets too; hiding in them can provide solace or excitement. Intriguingly enough, some explore their desires through their closet choices. A woman viewing an intimate collection belonging to someone with a lingerie fetish reveals both curiosity and acceptance towards diverse interests. Closets have witnessed history unfold within their walls as well. In "The Doctors Visit" from 1808-17 aquatint print, medical consultations took place behind closed doors while Queen Mary's closet at Holyrood Palace stands as an engraved testament to royal privacy. Yet even within these confined spaces tensions can arise. In England's past, religious divides between Catholics and Protestants often spilled over into society's most private corners - including closets - reflecting societal unrest during those times. So next time you step into your own closet sanctuary, take a moment to appreciate its multifaceted nature – from practicality to personal expression and historical significance, and is more than just storage space; it is where dreams are born and memories are kept.