Sunday, February 28, 2010

Antique Folding Tub

Jen sent me a link to this early, portable, folding bathtub, for sale on eBay. From the original advert:

"If you have no bathroom, buy a Mosely Folding Bath Tub", "Don't look around for another house, and "acts well and looks well". An advertisement also notes that the tub is "portable, with self-heating arrangements to heat water at a moments notice. A great convenience and when closed an ornament to any room...". Send two cents, for illustrated catalogue, showing 18 styles of tubs..."
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12 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    Ya know...a folding tub is a great idea! I wonder that they don't make them now for limited space bathrooms.

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  2. Garden PheenixFebruary 28, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    That. Is. Amazing.

    I am in awe...

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  3. Diane Irvine ArmitageFebruary 28, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    That's fabulous! I want one!

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  4. WaterbugFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    I saw one on Antiques Roadshow last year. I thought it was a great idea.

    http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/archive/200504A17.html

    That one was appraised at $3500 for insurance.

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  5. Crescent MoonMarch 1, 2010 at 5:02 AM

    That would be fantastic for a small vacation cabin!

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  6. RachelhMarch 1, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    Fantastic! I've never seen one of these before. Wonder how the water is drained out of it?

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  7. KeshlamMarch 1, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    The thing I find interesting about this is that it gives us a historical precedent for hiding other "modern conveniences" inside period-looking cabinets... even if we have to make the cabinet unfold in an odd manner.

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  8. KalaniMarch 5, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    That is SO FREAKING AWESOME!!!!

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  9. UnknownMarch 7, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    love your blog - do you have an email or contact? I found something nifty I think you would admire. For now I will post it here in the comment as it is another tub - http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/boston/reimagined-bath-accessories-by-wieki-somers-110560?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+apartmenttherapy%2Fmain+%28Main%29

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  10. SteamBathFactoryMarch 30, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    LOVE the advert. We are putting in a new bath. I willl have to twist the hubbies arm!- XOX- Gin Shakespear

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    Speaking of bathroom items, I came across this web site today. Most items are pricey, but what great stuff for the bathroom.

    http://www.thomas-crapper.com/

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