Historical information

This item was used as a portable toilet probably in a bedroom at night. They were commonly used until indoor plumbing was installed.

Significance

Nowadays commodes have replaced chamber pots and are equally helpful for the sick and disabled persons. However, chamber pots are still used in countries which lack indoor plumbing facilities or during winter. The chamber pot is used in the form of a bedpan in hospitals and homes for very ill patients. The most popular form of the chamber pot is the potties used for children during toilet training.
This is an example of an ordinary household item not commonly in use in the 21st century.

Physical description

A white painted enamel bowl-shaped container with a handle. It is blue rimmed with a blue handle.