Stoneware gutter trap, England, 1850-1865

Made:
1850-1865 in England
maker:
Boydell
Mid 19th century stoneware gutter trap Graduated grey

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Mid 19th century stoneware gutter trap Graduated grey
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Mid 19th century stoneware gutter trap

A gutter trap is used to stop debris such as leaves and rubbish clogging and blocking up drains and gutters. Blocked drains are foul-smelling and at a time when diseases were believed to be carried in poisonous vapours – so-called miasmas – they were considered a public nuisance and potential health risk.

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A64563
Materials:
stoneware (glazed), iron, ceramic and complete
Measurements:
depth: 235mm
height: 330mm
width: 470mm
type:
gutter trap