Toilet Collection (page 3)

Women Sunbathers 1930S
Three young women sunbathing in bathing caps, holding their faces up to the sun and sitting on wicker chairs

Bearded Man C1870
A Victorian gentleman with a splendid beard

BARBERs POLE 1922
A barbers shop, with a distinctive pole

Barber / Country Inn 1780
A man has his hair cut at a barbers in a country inn

Ancient Greece / Toilet
A lady attends to her toilet in Ancient Greece

V for Victory Exercise
Doing the V for Victory gymnastic, keeping fit by stretching in a V shape! Woman women fitness

Chamberpot Emptied
Just in Time ! To empty the chamberpot out of the bedroom window is socially acceptable, but to do so on the head of a gentleman caller shows lack of consideration

Child on Potty
Child on potty

Mother and her daughter, Frederick Douglass housing project, Anacostia, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Anacostia, D.C. Frederick Douglass housing project. Mother and her daughter

Comic postcard, Men walk past shop window Date: 20th century

Bathing, (oil on canvas)
989873 Bathing, (oil on canvas) by Irolli, Vicenzo (1860-1945); 137.8x105.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathing. Vincenzo Irolli (1860-1942). Oil on canvas

The Barber of Suez, (oil on canvas)
989488 The Barber of Suez, (oil on canvas) by Bonnat, Leon Joseph Florentin (1833-1922); 80x58.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barber of Suez. Leon Bonnat (1833-1922). Oil on canvas

Le Bidet. Private Collection

Bathing / Cairo 1884
A little boy in his bath in Cairo, watched by his devoted mother. Date: 1884

Gal toliet soap
Full page colour advertisement for Gal toilet soap from 1929

Russian Bath, 1825 (oil on canvas)
XIR122126 Russian Bath, 1825 (oil on canvas) by Letunov, I. (1814-1841); 18.5x27.5 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Outside toilet, Bodie State Historic Park, Bridgeport, California, United States of America, North America

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

Chinese Barber
In a Chinese barbershop, short back and sides is taken literally. circa 1911

Perfuming probable prizewinners: dog show perfume, 1911
A patient Pomeranian stands on a folding chair while being squirted with perfume at the Ealing and District Canine Society dog show. Date: 1911

Man Dressing Circa 1800
An elderly gentleman at his toilet buttons up his waistcoat before donning his green coat. He also wears stockings & slippers, breeches a white shirt & cravat. circa 1800

Lavatory made out of the trunk of a Redwood
Lavatory made out of the trunk of a Giant Redwood Tree at Mount Patterson, California.The Twig lettering on the top reads Rest Room !

Poster advertising Cooks Pure Toilet Soaps. Ed. Cook Ltd, East London

Woman in the Tub 1918
A young woman starts her day washing herself in the tub with a large sponge. A towel sits on a rail for when she has finished

Ottoman Empire Views (2 / 5)
Cabinet de Toilet in an Arab Bath house

A Man and his Tub C1880
A man and his tub

Kolynos Trade Card
Trade card for KOLYNOS dental cream, in the shape of a tube of toothpaste. It is described as cleansing - antiseptic - delicious

Electric Tattooer
Max O Reilly, of New York, invents an electric tattooing pen which is not only faster than the manual method, but also less painful

1950S Woman & Make-Up
A brunette woman in a pink and black spotted dress sits at her dressing table going through her beauty routine. Products include nail varnish, lipstick and perfume

A Barber Distracted
THE RED-HOT POLITICIAN A barber is more absorbed in the latest political gossip than his hot curling tongs, with painful results for his singed customer

Toilet / Tying Hair 1918
Attractive young woman at her dressing table, tying up her hair

Woman / Toilet / Mirror 1923
A woman looks at herself in the mirror, held up by her daughter. They both wear dresses by Lanvin

Woman Puts on Shoes 1903
A young lady sits down to put on her her black Louis heel shoes

Advert / Cooks Soap
Cooks Pure Toilet Soap

Toilet, Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

BARBER 1827
A barber trims the back of his customers hair while he reads his paper

Lady in Bath, Maid Adds
A lady is in her bath when her maid adds some of Lewandowskis shampoo and bath extract

Man / Wardrobe / Topcoat
A smartly-dressed man looks in his wardrobe and wonders which topcoat to wear

Lady in Hip Bath 1905
A German lady washes in a hip bath

Bathing Child 1852
A mother bathes her two children: the elder, a toddler, sits drying on a table, while baby stands in the bath tub

Toothbrushes (Adverts)
Toothbrushes and Combs

Fleurs Eau De Cologne
A striking art deco label for Eau de Cologne aux Fleurs

Tattooist, Samoa
TATTOOING IN SAMOA A Matai (= tattooer) works on a young man : he does about 40 cm2 in an hours session, continued at intervals till the operation is completed

Beauty Treatment, 1932
Beauty Queen Gwen Stanllard, Miss England for 1932 having a beauty treatment

Twyfords Showcard
Twyfords Centaur siphon closets

Paper Holder
paper holder

Alice / Lobster Dressing
The Lobster at his toilet

Extravagant Hairstyle
The wretched consequences of trying to be fashionable : satire on the extravagant hairstyles of the period

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"From Bronco to Tattooed Masterpieces: A Journey Through the Evolution of Toilets" Step into a time machine and travel back to French Bathroom 1906, where the humble toilet takes center stage. Amidst the elegant decor, an advertisement for toilet paper catches your eye, showcasing its importance even in those early days. Fast forward to 1897, and witness a truly unique sight – a Female Barber Shaving. This unconventional profession challenges societal norms while highlighting the versatility of toilets as spaces for grooming and self-care. Just next door, a Tattooed Victorian lady proudly displays her intricate body art, created by none other than Mr. Sutherland Macdonald of Jermyn S. As you continue your journey through time, stumble upon an unexpected invention – the Acme Moustache Guard. This quirky contraption ensures that no facial hair interferes with one's toileting experience; a testament to human ingenuity. But let's not forget about personal hygiene - Gillette Razor Advert reminds us of the importance of smooth shaving routines within our daily bathroom rituals. Venturing further eastward brings you to Tamil Nadu, India. Indic scripts guide visitors on their way to toilets in this vibrant region known for its rich cultural heritage. Meanwhile, Roman Baths in London transport you back centuries ago when communal bathing was not only essential but also served as social hubs. Intriguingly enough, even Cupid himself has been enlisted as a toilet sign at Oktoberfest in Munich. Archer Cupid playfully points towards restrooms amidst merriment and revelry. Finally, we encounter Gabrielle d'Estrees and her sister depicted by the Master of Fontainebleau during the 16th century. While seemingly unrelated at first glance; this artwork serves as a reminder that even royalty required moments of privacy behind closed doors. The evolution of toilets is indeed fascinating; from functional necessities to artistic expressions, they have played a significant role in shaping our daily lives.