Urinal Collection

Drag artist Ron Storme finds that a man has to do what a man has to do - no matter what he is wearing. 6th August 1970

Urinal Advert 1889
Milton Syers Peckham urinal 1889

Sanitary ware, Plate 42, showing wash basins, urinals and toilet bowls in a range of styles. Date: circa 1880s

Space station toilet
Russian space station toilet made by Zvezda for the Mir station. Photographed at the National Space Centre, Leicester, UK

Percy the Penguin at Drayton Manor Park Zoo in Tamworth, Staffs September 1971. With a habit of wondering off on his own, staff always know where to find him, he spends hours in the gents toilets

Urinals DP218682
Birnbeck Island, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset. Detail of stained and damaged urinals in the gentlemens toilets on the derelict pier

Advert, Davis & Bennett, heavy fireclay urinal stalls
Advert, Westminster Sanitary Works, Davis & Bennett, Heavy Fireclay Urinal Stalls. Date: 1903

Death holds out a urinal to a Physician caring for a decrepit old man.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death

Portrait of a newsboy handing a paper to a man in what apperas to be a restroom at
5890542 Portrait of a newsboy handing a paper to a man in what apperas to be a restroom at the Duane Street Lodging House (9 Duane St.), c.1890 (b/w photo) by Riis

Two Minds With But A Single Thought (colour litho)
3641572 Two Minds With But A Single Thought (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Minds With But A Single Thought)

Postcard depicting the Montrouge station, Paris, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
CHT286925 Postcard depicting the Montrouge station, Paris, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Postcard depicting Place d Aligre and Marche Lenoir, Paris, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
CHT286921 Postcard depicting Place d Aligre and Marche Lenoir, Paris, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of Asnieres, Avenue d Argenteuil, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
XIR217774 View of Asnieres, Avenue d Argenteuil, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

waterworld
Lus Joosten

India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Public urinals

EyeUbiquitous_20100764
Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin City, Ballsbridge, Lansdowne Road, Aviva Stadium Male washroom with urinals and wall mounted hand dryer

Rude street sign - Nyhavn district in Copenhagen, Denmark

Woman using a urinal - WW2
" I m doing a mans job ain t I?" A tall imposing lady World War Two Factory worker passes comment in reposte to the surprise shown at her appearance at the Gents Toilet urinals by a fellow

Ancient Roman urinal at Chesters, Northumbria, England
Remains of a Roman latrine in the bathhouse at Chesters, a fort along Hadrians Wall, Northumbria, England. Digital photograph

Saint Cosmas Damian half figure perhaps Damian
Saint Cosmas (or Damian), half figure of Saint Cosmas (or perhaps Damian), a square ointment box in hand. urinal, Bartolommeo Vivarini (attributed to), 1460 - 1480, panel

Saint Damian Cosmas half-figure perhaps Cosmas
Saint Damian (or Cosmas), half-figure of Saint Damian (or perhaps Cosmas) in the hand a round ointment box. urinal, Bartolommeo Vivarini (attributed to), 1465 - 1480, panel

Nineteenth Century Appliances For The Sick Room. From The Household Physician, Published Circa 1890

Woman using a urinal, thermogram C016 / 7559
Woman using a urinal. Thermogram of a woman urinating in a urinal. The colours show variation in temperature. The scale runs from black (coldest) through purple, pink, red, orange and yellow

Roman latrine at Chesters, Northumbria, England
Remains of latrine at the Roman bathhouse in the fort at Chesters along Hadrians Wall, Northumbria, England. Digital photograph

Toilet / Loos
TWYFORDs UNITAS combining W.C.basin, urinal and slop sink, avoiding the wetting so objectionable in Closets having permanent seats

Advert for Twycliffe ornate toilet
Patent pedestal syphon w.c basin, supplied with either centre outlet or back outlet. Connection to outlet of trap made by means of porcelain. late 19th century

Punk in toilet at gig in Manchester
A punk with the rather apt word Unrest on his black jacket leans against the wall of a toilet at a punk gig in Manchester. Date: circa 1982

Urine examiner, doctor, Jan Stolker, Adriaen van Ostade, 1734-1785

Allegory of perception, Jan Saenredam, Johannes Janssonius, 1595 - 1600

Urinal, circa 1860 C018 / 7118
Chinese ceramic urinal with extensive decoration. This piece dates from around 1860 and may also have been used as a vessel for carrying water

Male urinal 19th century C018 / 7123
Male urinal, made from glass dating from the nineteenth century, England. Urinal vessels are still used today for those who have mobility problems though modern designs tend to be plastic or

Male urinal, 19th century C018 / 7116
Male urinal made from pewter, dating from nineteenth century, England. Urinal vessels are still used today for those with mobility problems

Bordaloues and male urinal, circa 1850 C018 / 7129
Two blue and white ceramic transfer printed bordaloues and a male urinal (centre), dating from around 1850, England. The bordaloue is a type of chamber pot which was specially designed for women; its

Woman using a urinal, thermogram C016 / 7560
Woman using a urinal. Thermogram of a woman urinating in a urinal. The colours show variation in temperature. The scale runs from black (coldest) through purple, pink, red, orange and yellow

Man urinating, thermogram C016 / 7553
Man urinating. Thermogram of a man urinating into a urinal. The colours show variation in temperature. The scale runs from black (coldest) through purple, pink, red, orange and yellow

Public toilets
The public toilets in the Natural History Museum

Sheltering insect, conceptual artwork

London doctors, satirical artwork
The Company of Undertakers (1736), also known as Consultation of Quacks. This satirical artwork was designed and engraved by the English artist William Hogarth (1697-1764)

Gents urinals at the Chill Factor an indoor skiing area in Manchester, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Water free urinals in a gents toilet for saving water
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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"Exploring the Evolution of Sanitary Ware: A Journey through Urinals" Plate 42 from the historical archives showcases a remarkable collection of urinals, shedding light on their significance in sanitary ware. Dating back to 1889, an intriguing urinal advert captures the attention with its innovative design and functionality. Did you know that even space stations have toilets? Discover the fascinating world of space station toilets as we delve into their unique features and engineering marvels. Intriguingly, Davis & Bennett's heavy fireclay urinal stalls were once advertised as a symbol of durability and elegance. These timeless pieces continue to grace public restrooms today, blending style with practicality. A thought-provoking artwork depicts Death offering a urinal to a physician caring for others. Symbolizing life's fragility, it reminds us that even in our most vulnerable moments, basic needs must be met. Urinals DP218682 introduces us to cutting-edge designs that revolutionize restroom aesthetics while prioritizing hygiene. Explore these modern masterpieces that redefine comfort and convenience. Renowned drag artist Ron Storme humorously highlights the universal truth - sometimes men just have to do what they have to do. Join him on his journey breaking stereotypes while embracing authenticity. A captivating portrait captures a newsboy handing a newspaper inside what appears to be a restroom. This unexpected encounter sparks curiosity about social dynamics within public spaces throughout history. The mesmerizing lithograph "Two Minds With But A Single Thought" invites contemplation on shared experiences around this essential fixture. It serves as a reminder that despite our differences, certain aspects unite us all. Travel back in time through vintage postcards depicting iconic Parisian locations like Montrouge station or Place d'Aligre and Marche Lenoir from c. 1900. These glimpses into daily life offer insights into urban development alongside the presence of indispensable facilities like urinals along bustling streets such as Avenue d'Argenteuil in Asnieres.