This Hygiene Methods Of Old Are The Weirdest You’ll Ever See

Published on 02/11/2020
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Bathroom Wasn’t Needed

When you have the urge to use the bathroom, the only thing you want is just to go! Movies like “The Favourite” gave a romantic perspective of the royal court before the Elizabethan times came into existence. For many, it was about making sure you look your best with big dresses and makeup. But, like many of us, you must be asking how they went to the bathroom when wearing all those layers of clothes.

Bathroom Wasn Not Needed

Bathroom Wasn Not Needed

Well, they did but with the aid of Bourdaloue. These were in existence in Georgian England, where women could easily go when they needed to but in a porcelain jug that was attached to their person. Bourdaloues were attached between a woman’s thighs but were not always worn but removed to be emptied when full.

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