Model of a drain pipe, London, England, 1896
One of three drain pipes, from twelve models for instruction in hygiene.
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The yellow model is a standard drain pipe. 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. It is shown here with a brown intercepting trap drain from the same set (1896-61/4/1).
- Measurements:
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overall: 168 mm 110 mm, 0.6kg
- Materials:
- earthenware
- Object Number:
- 1896-61/7/1
- type:
- hygiene model
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
