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LicenseBox of 30 lavatory seat covers by H.A
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Box of 30 lavatory seat covers by H.A
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Box of 30 lavatory seat covers by H.A
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Box of 30 lavatory seat covers by H.A. Paris, made in France, 1871-1930
This pack of thirty flushable toilet seat covers was designed for use in the public toilets of Paris. They were intended to protect the user from germs or bacteria and probably appealed to genteel men and women keen to avoid indirect contact with their less hygiene-minded fellow citizens. Instructions in French are also translated into English and German. The brand name is ‘L’ Anticontact’, which suitably describes the product’s use. It is thought that ‘L’ Anticontact’ was made by Hachette Ainé of Paris, who manufactured toilet paper and other accessories.
Details
- Category:
- Public Health & Hygiene
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A637802
- Measurements:
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overall: 434 mm x 415 mm x 5 mm, .16 kg
- type:
- lavatory seat cover
- credit:
- Moore, D.G.
