Self-flushing gutter pipe, England, 1850-1875

Made:
1850-1875 in England
maker:
Mason
`Mason's IXL Sanitary ware' stoneware self-flushing gutter

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`Mason's IXL Sanitary ware' stoneware self-flushing gutter
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`Mason's IXL Sanitary ware' stoneware self-flushing gutter fixture by Mason, England, 1850-1875

Until the late 1880s, disease was often thought to be caused by bad air and smells from human waste, rotten rubbish and stagnant water. Good sanitation and pipe work was considered essential to prevent illness and was the subject of lectures and books. This stoneware gutter fixture, made by Mason, prevents foul smelling sewer air from entering the house.

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A64564
Materials:
stoneware, brown-glazed
Measurements:
overall: 365 mm x 540 mm x 190 mm,
type:
gutter fixture