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Portable bidets

Scope note

Period term used especially in the 19th century for bidets with legs made to screw off and tops made to lock. Use "traveling bidets" for those made to rise out of a chest.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000165827

Broader Terms used

bidets (box stools)

Term used for

bidets, portable

Equivalent Terms used

portable bidet

Created

13yrs ago

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