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Victorian Washroom
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Victorian Washroom

This late 19th-c. washroom includes an overhead cistern bath, basins, and tin tubs, essential for personal hygiene before indoor plumbing. These items illustrate the Victorian emphasis on cleanliness, privacy, and domestic order in colonial Cape households. The design reflects a transitional period in sanitation, highlighting the influence of European ideals on local domestic practices.
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