Bathing Machines
- Period of Use: 18th Century to Early 20th Century
- Made Obsolete By: Changing Political Climate
Most people will have no idea what you’re talking about if you bring up “bathing machines.” Heck, some might assume you mean a shower or tub of water, which is sort of understandable. Yet these were not used for such a thing, rather, for something entirely different. It was essentially a changing area that would allow a person to change out of normal clothing, and into their swimwear. These machines were completely covered with a roof, usually in wooden carts, and were then rolled out to sea.