Water-Closets: A Historical, Mechanical, and Sanitary Treatise
Plunge into the wonderful world of water-closets (a.k.a. toilets) with Virginia architect Glenn Brown. Follow the evolution of the humble toilet, from ancient sanitation to Victorian plumbing, and discover how the 'royal throne' helped reshape public health, urban design, and modern hygiene. - Summary by Carrie Mae Streb
Genre(s): Art, Design & Architecture, Technology & Engineering, Modern (19th C)
Language: English
Keyword(s): Victorian era (9), public health (6), sanitation history (1), historical technology (1), waste management (1), public health reform (1)
| Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play 00 | Preface | Carrie Mae Streb |
00:01:26 |
| Play 01 | Ancient Closets | 65tux |
00:28:08 |
| Play 02 | Modern Closets | werdna |
00:49:29 |
| Play 03 | Pan Closets | jenno |
00:25:01 |
| Play 04 | Plunger Closets | jenno |
00:34:29 |
| Play 05 | Hopper Closets | werdna |
00:34:51 |
| Play 06 | Water-Closet Attachments | ShrimpPhish |
00:21:54 |
| Play 07 | Miscellaneous Closets | Barry Eads |
00:09:40 |
| Play 08 | Supply Valves and Tanks | Robert H. Cherny |
00:19:12 |