Chamberpot Emptied
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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
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1830 Accident Accidents Bed Room Caller Chamber Emptied Empty Gentleman Lack Loos Personal Toilet Visitor Chamber Pot Consideration Socially
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing photograph, titled "Chamberpot Emptied (Just in Time!)", depicts a rather awkward and humorous moment in 19th century English history. The image, taken circa 1830, shows a man leaning out of an open bedroom window, emptying the contents of a chamber pot onto the ground below. The chamberpot, a common household item used for personal hygiene before the widespread availability of indoor plumbing, was typically emptied out of windows or into privies. However, the gentleman in this photograph seems to have misjudged the timing of his emptying, as a visitor stands below, unaware of the impending shower. The gentleman's lack of consideration is evident in the surprised and displeased expression on the visitor's face. This historical snapshot offers a glimpse into the personal and often unsanitary realities of daily life during this time period. While emptying a chamberpot out of a window may have been socially acceptable, aiming it at a gentleman caller was not. This accidental mishap serves as a reminder of the importance of consideration and timing, even in the most private of moments. The photograph, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, is a fascinating window into the past and a humorous reminder of the quirks and challenges of history. It is not to be confused with commercial use or modern depictions of chamber pots, but rather a genuine historical artifact that offers a unique perspective on the daily lives of people in the 1800s.
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