Two intercepting traps

Made:
1896

Two intercepting traps,one of twelve models for instruction in hygiene.

Details

Category:
Sewerage & Sanitation
Object Number:
1896-61/4
Materials:
earthenware
type:
hygiene models and drains
credit:
Hygienic Referendum

Parts

Model of an intercepting trap drain, London, England, 1896

One of two intercepting traps, from twelve models for instruction in hygiene.

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The brown intercepting trap drain was used to prevent the foul air from sewers seeping into the house. A quarter of the real size, it was made on behalf of W H Knight of the Hygiene Referendum. This one was originally from a set of twelve models that were used to teach and assess officials involved in public health. Hygiene and cleanliness were a major focus for public health officials, particularly in light of the germ theory of disease which had been established a few years previously.

A full set of models cost over £3. The trap is shown here with a yellow drain pipe from the same set (1896-61/7/1).

Measurements:
overall: 195 mm x 250 mm x 94 mm, 1.17kg
Materials:
earthenware
Object Number:
1896-61/4/1
type:
model and sewerage pipe
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Glazed ware Drain Fitting, 1896

One of two intercepting traps, from twelve models for instruction in hygiene.

Measurements:
overall: 230 x 230 x 90 mm
Materials:
earthenware and complete
Object Number:
1896-61/4/2
type:
hygiene models and drains
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum