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Bathtubs have been a staple in home for hundreds of years.Before inhome plumbing,washbowls were prevalent and portable. Indoor plumbing become widespread across the country,people began to install porcelain tubs & claw foot tubs which are widely used – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: History of Bathtubs


1
History of Bathtubs
  • Bath, Kitchen, and Beyond

2
Washbowls
  • Before indoor plumbing, bathtubs were moveable
    equipment
  • Large but rather light containers that bathers
    pulled out of storage for temporary use

3
Hideaway Alternatives
  • Had a hinged door that pulled down like a Murphy
    bed to reveal a bathing saucer
  • Such as the portable canvas tub, or the Mosby
    folding tub

4
Running Water
  • Bathtubs became more widespread and less moveable
    as running water became more common
  • Cast iron was commonly used during the Victorian
    era

5
Porcelain Tubs
  • The porcelain tub satisfied the need for a
    seamless, smooth, washable surface that didnt
    rust
  • Became a permanent fixture in the bathroom

6
Footed Tub
  • The cast iron footed tub became a major staple
  • Claw-foot type tubs are still being used by many
    bathers today

7
Built-in Tub
  • Up next was a one piece tub with a rim that
    extended down to the floor
  • Tub-and-shower combos became a popular feature

8
Color
  • White was the standard color since it was easy to
    spot filth and keep it clean
  • Eventually the bathroom began to be a vehicle for
    design and color was brought in

9
Modern Bathtubs
  • Modern bathtubs now come with the option of
    whirlpools tubs, air tubs, soaker tubs, or combo
    tubs
  • Find tubs in shapes such as round, square,
    rectangle, and even triangle

10
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  • Visit www.bathkitchenandbeyond.com
  • Call 855-705-1548
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