James G. Gibb wrote:
> Mary Ellin's request for information on 17th/18th century chamber pots
> elicited 21 responses as of this writing. Curious how quickly the
> conversation moved away from her initial question to generalities about
> hygiene, particularly for the late historic period.
Yes.. and strange how the whole thing has become so rivetting.. I think I'll
print it out and hang a bound copy on the back of the privvy door..
Which neatly brings me to the reason for this interruption.. they weren't
always called privvy's were they? I've heard of Out house, Longdrop and
Thunderbox but there must be more?
TTFN
Jim
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