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What type of sink did the Kohler Company introduce in the 1930s that didn’t sell well?
The "dental lavatory" or Denlava.
Why were gray plastic sink handles designed after World War II unpopular?
They reminded people of wartime materials.
What exhibition included Sakier’s prefabricated sink unit?
Machine Art at the New York Museum of Modern Art.
What feature of Sakier’s sink made it visually appealing?
The repetition of straight lines and balanced proportions.
What material was the earliest known bathtub, found in Knossos, made of?
Clay
Why did early Christians in Europe disapprove of bathing?
They believed it was sinful and unhealthful.
What shape was Benjamin Franklin’s portable bathtub?
Shaped like a short boot (slipper bath).
What was the size of the custom bathtub made for President William Howard Taft?
Large enough to hold four workmen sitting inside.
What became a popular alternative to claw-foot tubs in 1911?
Built-in bathtubs set flat on the floor.
What invention did Jacuzzi bring to bathtubs?
Whirlpool baths with jets that shot bubbles.
What did Native American sweat lodges combine bathing with?
Purification and healing ceremonies.
What type of baths did pioneers in America use during their westward journeys?
Portable steam baths.
Why were hot tubs originally made from wine barrels in the 1970s?
They were readily available and suitable for soaking.
What innovation allows modern bathrooms to balance luxury and practicality?
A combination of separate tubs for specific purposes and water-saving designs.
