Out House Collection

CINCINNATI: HOUSES, 1935. A row of low-income houses with outhouses facing railroad tracks, Cincinnati, Ohio. Photograph by Carl Mydans in December 1935

Toilet, Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Summer Alpine flowers and meadows in green valley, Imst, Austria, Europe

The Late Attempt on the Life of the Czar of Russia (engraving)
1054338 The Late Attempt on the Life of the Czar of Russia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Attempt on the Life of the Czar of Russia)

The Late Czar Alexander II (engraving)
1037661 The Late Czar Alexander II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Czar Alexander II)

The Bell
Timber-framed public house in Bedfordshire. IoE 36696

The Attempt to Blow up the Imperial Train Near Moscow, Dec
THE ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP THE IMPERIAL TRAIN NEAR MOSCOW, DEC. 1. 1879: HOUSE BESIDE THE LINE FROM WHICH THE MINE WAS EXPLODED: 1. House. 2. Out-House. 3. Cart Shed. 4. Position of Mine Gallery

A privy moment on Mt. McKinley

USA, Alaska, Denali

Wood Mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) food cache, Common Walnut (Juglans regia) nuts stored amongst shredded paper in garden shed, Suffolk, England, november

Farm building at Hardraw, Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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"In the humble abodes of Cincinnati, Ohio in 1935, a row of low-income houses stood resiliently, their outhouses facing the bustling railroad tracks. Captured through the lens of Carl Mydans in December that year, this poignant photograph serves as a reminder of an era marked by simplicity and resourcefulness. Meanwhile, in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia, a quaint toilet stands amidst the serene Pacific landscape. A symbol of basic human needs met with ingenuity and practicality. In Imst, Austria's picturesque green valley lies a vibrant tapestry of summer alpine flowers and meadows. Nature's beauty flourishes here against the backdrop of charming European architecture—a stark contrast to the modest dwellings witnessed earlier. Juxtaposing these scenes are engravings depicting historical events—The Late Attempt on the Life of Czar Alexander II and The Late Czar Alexander II himself. These images transport us back to Russia's tumultuous past and remind us how even figures of great power were not immune to danger or tragedy. Across continents in North America's New Mexico lies another glimpse into history—an exhibition at the British Institution captured forever in an engraving. This artwork invites us to explore cultural heritage preserved within walls that have seen countless stories unfold. Amidst these tales from different corners of our world emerges "The Bell, " its chimes echoing through time as it connects generations across borders and cultures—a universal symbol resonating with both joyous celebrations and somber farewells. Yet among all these captivating moments frozen in time is an unexpected scene—a privy moment on Mt. McKinley (now known as Denali) in Alaska. Here we witness nature embracing humanity; even amidst grandeur and majesty, our most basic needs persistently demand attention.