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This vessel served an essential household function in the days before indoor plumbing. Found in bed chambers, these pots were used as a middle-of-the-night replacement for the privy (outdoor toilet).
INDE 134725
Archeologists uncovered this object at the site of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia during an excavation from 2000 to 2003.
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Details
- Title: Chamber Pot
- Original Source: Independence National Historical Park, National Park Service
- Rights: Courtesy of Independence National Historical Park Collection, Philadelphia, PA
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