Sujet
The Royal Waterloo Bath, pub. 1819. Creator: English School (19th Century).
Légende
The Royal Waterloo Bath, pub. 1819 (colour engraving). This was a floating bath which was moored near Waterloo Bridge; consisted of a 'plunging bath' and two 'private baths' all of which were fed by the Thames so that the water was changed constantly; Each bath had its own changing facility; bathing was considered a necessity for good health and the water in the River Thames at the time was described as 'pure and wholesome'.
Historica Graphica Collection
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Historica Graphica Collection
Notre référence
HRM19D88_160
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
12,2Mo (1,5Mo) / 25,4cm x 12,0cm / 3000 x 1417 (300dpi)