Bathtub

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a rectangular, vintage soap dish with a marbled, crackled finish in shades of green, beige, and hints of gray, crafted to resemble antique porcelain. It is placed on a textured, white surface, possibly a cloth or paper with a bubble-like texture. Attached to the dish is a small brass faucet detail on one side, adding a touch of classic charm and an element of functionality—or merely decorative interest—emphasizing its retro style. A white string is tied to the faucet, suspending a cream-colored tag with handwritten numbers “575/9243,” suggesting it might be part of a catalog or collection. The soap dish’s inner surface is smooth and contrasts with the intricate marbling on the outside, further enhancing its aesthetic appeal and hinting at its intended period usage. This carefully designed piece combines both artistic style and utility, evoking nostalgia and possibly representing a specific historical era’s domestic elegance.

The image shows a rectangular, vintage soap dish with a marbled, crackled finish in shades of green, beige, and hints of gray, crafted to resemble antique porcelain. It is placed on a textured, white surface, possibly a cloth or paper with a bubble-like texture. Attached to the dish is a small brass faucet detail on one side, adding a touch of classic charm and an element of functionality—or merely decorative interest—emphasizing its retro style. A white string is tied to the faucet, suspending a cream-colored tag with handwritten numbers “575/9243,” suggesting it might be part of a catalog or collection. The soap dish’s inner surface is smooth and contrasts with the intricate marbling on the outside, further enhancing its aesthetic appeal and hinting at its intended period usage. This carefully designed piece combines both artistic style and utility, evoking nostalgia and possibly representing a specific historical era’s domestic elegance.

Name/Title

Bathtub

Entry/Object ID

575/9243

Description

miniature / brass faucet / possibly balsa wood / painted to look like marble blue and aqua / "Japan" on bottom c. 1930

Collection

DOLL HOUSE

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Bathtub

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Fixture, Plumbing

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Plumbing & Drainage Elements

Nomenclature Class

Building Components

Nomenclature Category

Category 01: Built Environment Objects

Dimensions

Height

1-3/4 in

Width

3-1/8 in

Length

6 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 11, 1992