White Granite Chamber Pot

Two white granite rim sherds from a chamber pot. The rim measures to approximately 9 inches in diameter. Chamber pot sherds are often identified by these characteristic broad, flat rims. These vessels were used in bedrooms of dwellings prior to the development of indoor plumbing.

• Object number

  1114.9, 1135.12

• Date made

  1840 - 1930

• Dimensions

  Rim Diameter 23 cm

• Animals/objects

  Chamber Pot

• Category

  Sanitary

• Class

  Ceramic

• Material

  Refined Earthenware

• Context

  Lot 26*, Test Cut AP, Cistern Deposit: Grayish, Yellowish and Rust Brown Silty Sand in Feature (624.1135)

• Forms

  Rim

• Ware types

  White Granite (White Ironstone)

• Techniques

  Press Molded