From the home of Mrs Wilms. Large jugs were used in bedrooms to contain water for washing oneself. Many had a large basin underneath it too, but this one doesn't.Large white porcelain bedroom jug with pink and white flowers and green leaves. Fine gold lines are around the top and bottom of the jug and on the ornate handle. Numbers 2266 - 2 are painted underneath the bottom of the jug.2266 - 2 painted underneath the bottom of jugjugs, bedroom jugs, domestic object, functional object

Part of complete toilette set on display. From the home of Sebire.Large bedroom jug and basin set, white ceramic with green and lilac striped pattern in wavy lines."Grimwades Potteries England" on base of both piecesjugs, basins

Bedroom Water Jug . Leyshon Familystawell

This is an example of a late 19th century item commonly found in a bedroom of a comfortable home.Large ceramic bedroom water jug, Beige in colour with gold enscribing. Rim is scalloped.ceramic jug porcelain

A bedroom set was being made by Copeland & Garrett as a wedding gift for Queen Victoria in 1840. The jug was damaged and so a new set was made. The mold and the rest of the set were destroyed so there could be no duplicates.Very large bedroom basin decorated with Royal Stuart tartan. Has a white base.Underneath - Royal Stuart - Copeland & Garrettbasin copeland-garrett

Used, probably in a bedroom, to wash face and hands when running water not available. This set is possibly made by the Swinnerton factory (England) between 1905 and 1917.Ceramic toilet set, comprising water bowl and ewer, blue and white with rose decorationstoilet set, ewer and basin sets, jugs, basins

Small glazed wash set comprising basin and ewer (jug). Used indoors, generally in a bedroom to wash face and hands, when no running water available.Ceramic ewer (jug) and basin set, pink and white glaze with floral transfer decorationNo makers markstoilet sets, jugs, basins, ewer and basin sets

A washstand was a standard piece of furniture in many Victorian bedrooms. On it stood a jug of cold water, a bowl, and a clean rag. The person washed first thing in the morning, immediately after rising. Most bedrooms were cold, chilly places, especially as the sash windows were kept open at the top and bottom (regardless of weather) to allow good ventilation and reduce the risk of illness. This meant in winter most people kept their nightclothes and worked on one part of their body at a time. The art of a stand-up wash was to pour water into the bowl. The soaked flannel was then rubbed on each part of the body, and rinsed. Once the water became too soiled it was discarded into the slop bucket and more water poured into the bowl. Working methodically, all of the body was cleaned, with each part being scrubbed and dried before moving onto the next bit. This wash bowl and jug are typical of the equipment used for personal bathing 19thC and early 20thCA large bowl and jug used in the bedroom for personal hygiene 19thC personal hygiene, water pitchers, jugs, bowls, porcelain, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham

From the 1860's - 1930's various companies called their enamelware products by their own unique names, e.g. graniteware and agateware. The enamel coating put an end to metallic tasting food and prevented rust from contaminating food. It did scratch and chip easily.A large white enamel water jug or pitcher with a dark blue handle and dark blue trim around the rim. It may have been used in the bedroom for washing oneself or in the kitchen.enamel, metal, water pitcher, jugs

White jug and wash bowl with decorative pattern. Part of 1909 bedroom set.jugs, water pitcher

From the 1860's - 1930's various companies called their enamelware products by their own unique names, e.g. graniteware and agateware. The enamel coating put an end to metallic tasting food and prevented rust from contaminating food. It did scratch and chip easily.A large white enamel water jug or pitcher with a dark blue handle and dark blue rolled trim around the rim. It has a looped scroll handle attached at the bottom by one nail and two at the top. It may have been used in the bedroom for washing oneself or in the kitchen.enamel, metal, water pitcher, jugs