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Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Furniture - Commode, 19th century
... and having a cupboard underneath in which to house the chamber pot... and having a cupboard underneath in which to house the chamber pot ...This is a Victorian round cedar commode seat raised on a plinth base with fluted sides. The name ‘commode’ translates in French as ‘convenient’ or ‘suitable’ and could be applied to a dressing table with water jug and bowl for washing oneself and having a cupboard underneath in which to house the chamber pot. It could also refer to a small bedside chest of drawers. In the days before indoor toilets and running water, it was common to have a chamber pot under or near the bed for use during the night or at any time for invalids. The commode seat was a decorative way of concealing the chamber pot by fitting it in a round hole under the lid with the height making it more convenient and suitable for people with limited mobility. The chamber post was removed, emptied and cleaned daily.Victorian Round cedar commode seat, raised on plinth base with fluted sides. Topped with red, yellow and blue embroidered upholstery churchill island, commode, toilet, furniture -
Stratford and District Historical Society
Commode Chair
... to hold chamber pot or covered commode. The backrest consists... is a hole to hold chamber pot or covered commode. The backrest ...This Commode Chair has been skillfully adapted by a bush carpenter from a kitchen chair - possibly for an invalid at a time when toilets were usually outside and often difficult to reach. The hinged seat is held up by a wire hook (No.8 fencing wire), and the seat can be lifted to remove the commode pot. The cream paint is of the type universally used for kitchen furniture before a more diverse range of paint colours became available.A wooden commode chair converted from a kitchen chair with four round legs and a hinged seat. Underneath is a hole to hold chamber pot or covered commode. The backrest consists of three turned spindles between squared timber that supports a carved rail across top. It is painted with cream paint that is rather worn.chairs, adaptation -
Mont De Lancey
Dressing Table and Side Table, Circa 1930's
... decorative design. The chamber pot would be stored on a shelf... handle, and an inlaid decorative design. The chamber pot would ...See picture of family history.Wooden dressing table with mirror, on castors, with two large drawers, and two smaller drawers at side of mirror. An inlaid decorative design, and brass handles on drawers. Wooden side table with one door with a brass handle, and an inlaid decorative design. The chamber pot would be stored on a shelf in this cupboard. These two pieces are part of a 4 piece bedroom suite.side tables, night cupboards, bedroom suites -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - IVOR BROOK HAMILTON ( BON ) BEVES
... clothing, carrying chamber pot, wearing blonde wig. Text... chamber pot, wearing blonde wig. Text accompanying : from Fred ...Black and white copy: image shows man dressed in female clothing, carrying chamber pot, wearing blonde wig. Text accompanying : from Fred Smith 3.11.2000, snapshot (photo) B & W., male in costume for Bendigo Easter Fair, 1946. Bon Beves ( Bon ) d 2.12.1999. In memoriam in B. Adv. 2.12.2000. Wife Elvie 'had a dress shop in Mitchell Street' Marion Heeps 1.12.2000.person, individual, ivor 'bon' beves, easter fair, ivor beves -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Toilet set, China toilet set, Early 20th century
... with fluting on the top. The chamber pot is circular with a decorated... with fluting on the top. The chamber pot is circular with a decorated ...A bathroom set would have been a common item in most households in the 19th century and up the mid 20th century. Not many of the bathroom sets, however, would have been as fine and as attractive as this one as this one would have belonged to a family with some wealth. Bathroom sets went out of common use once houses were sewered or had septic tanks and toilets and bathrooms were constructed inside the main house building. This set is of interest as an example of a common household item in houses 100 years ago or more. It will be useful for display.This is a five-piece china bathroom/ toilet set. The five pieces that comprise the set have a white background with a floral pattern in sage green monochrome with roses, carnations, sweet pea and dianthus. In the pattern are also tendrils and foliage. The jug is an elongated oval shape with a decorated handle. The interior of the lip is chipped. The circular bowl has an indented ridge at the top with interior and exterior decoration. The bowl is partly discoloured and there is some crazing. The toothbrush holder has a vase-like shape with an indented rim with fluting on the top. The chamber pot is circular with a decorated handle and one crack. The soap holder is circular and has three parts – the circular decorated base, the inset piece with a fluted edge and one large and six small holes for draining, and the decorated lid which is also fluted around the edge. The markings at the base of each item have a crown symbol as well as the lettering. Staffordshire England Camelia’ social history, bathroom set, china bathroom set -
Federation University Art Collection
Ceramic - Artwork - Ceramics, Woodfired Stoneware Platter by Tim Holmes, c1983
... chamber and earthenware garden pots in the second. In 1988, he... and milling his own clay. He used a two- chambered kiln, firing raw ...Tim HOLMES Born Wales Tim Holmes first became interested in pottery on a visit to New Zealand in 1969. After returning home he studied at the local art school, then enrolled at the Harrow School of Art in 1973. While there, he was introduced to Gwyn Hanssen Pigott's work, and returned to Australia to help her set up a pottery in Tasmania. He established his own Garden Island Creek Pottery in 1977, and started making wood-fired pottery, digging and milling his own clay. He used a two- chambered kiln, firing raw- glazed domestic stoneware in the first chamber and earthenware garden pots in the second. In 1988, he moved his pottery to the Potter's Croft at Dunalley on the east coast of Tasmania. He and his wife Tammy now run the Potter's Croft as a bed and breakfast with a craft gallery, and he is still making pottery using a wood-fired kiln. Garden Island Creek Pottery had its own impressed stamp, and work may also be impressed 'TH' or incised 'T. Holmes'. Tim Holmes was a visiting visitor to Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education (later Federation University) in 1983. He was a lecturer at 'Woodfire 86'.Woodfired Stoneware Platter tim holmes, ceramics, artwork, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, gippsland campus, artists, woodfire 86, garden island creek pottery -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), "Chamber Pots, Jug & Water Basin's", Malmsbury ca1990
... -ranges Photograph Photograph "Chamber Pots, Jug & Water Basin's ...Buildings - Malmsbury Town Hall -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), "M.H.S Exhibition, Wendy Griffiths Chamber Pots", Malmsbury 1991
... Chamber Pots", Malmsbury 1991 Associated with - M.H.S Buildings ...Associated with - M.H.S Buildings - Town Hall People - "Griffiths, Wendy" -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), "M.H.S Exhibition, Chamber Pots", Malmsbury 1991
... -ranges Photograph Photograph "M.H.S Exhibition, Chamber Pots ...Associated with - M.H.S Buildings - Town Hall People - "Griffiths, Wendy" -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), "M.H.S. Exhibition At Town Hall, Chamber Pots", Malmsbury c1991
... , Chamber Pots", Malmsbury c1991 Associated with - M.H.S. Buildings ...Associated with - M.H.S. Buildings - Town Hall People - "Griffith, Wendy"