The restoration of late nineteenth-century bathrooms : a two part study

380 Pages·1992·8.1 MB·English

by  Sagerman, Paula Joan

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THE RESTORATION OF LATE NINETEENTH-CENTURY BATHROOMS:
A TWO PART STUDY
Paula Joan Sagerman
A THESIS
in
The Graduate Program in Historic Preservation
Presented to the facuhies of the University of Pennsylvania in
Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of
MASTER OF SCIENCE
1992
Gail CaskeyAVinkler, Lecturer, Historic Preservation, Advisor
oger Wj/Moss, AdjuncyAssociate Professor, Historic Preservation, Reader
Tavid G( Dp^4x)ng, Professor itecture
Graduateuroup Chairman
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 1
INTRODUCTION
6
PART ONE: SEQUENCE OF SANITARY FACILITIES ATTHE WILLOWS 8
Chapter One: Introduction 9
Brief History ofThe Willows
ChapterTwo: Nineteenth-Century Plumbing Arrangements 1
Location and Planning of Plumbing Facilities
Nineteenth-Century Bathroom Finishes 14
Water Supply 16
ChapterThree: Plumbing Arrangements at The Willows 19
1854-1890 Plumbing Arrangements at The Willows 20
Turn-of-the-Century Plumbing Arrangements at The Willows 27
Chapter Four: Conclusions and Recommendations 31
PARTTWO: THE RESTORATION OF LATE NINETEENTH-CENTURY
BATHROOMS FOR PRIVATE RESIDENCES 32
Chapter One: Introduction 33
Chapter Two: Pros and Cons of Restoring Late Nineteenth-Century Bathrooms 35
Chapter Three: Restoring a Late Nineteenth-Century Bathroom 36
Fixtures for Late Nineteenth-Century Bathrooms 39
Finishes for Late Nineteenth-Century Bathrooms 44
Accessories for Late Nineteenth-Century Bathrooms 46
Chapter Four: Examples of Late Nineteenth-Century Bathroom Restorations
in Private Residences 47
Chapter Five: Conclusion 51