People in western times and pioneer days rarely had an opportunity to take a bath. When they did, it was in a free-standing tub in the middle of the room. Someone had to fill the tub with buckets and kettles.

My question is: How did they empty the tub? Since one gallon of water weighs over 8 pounds, it would be impossible to move the tub.

If they had to fill the tub and empty it by buckets, no wonder baths were only occasional. omg:

Good question. That brings up this question too, how did Lucy empty that bathtub she had in the middle of her kitchen? :lol:

Good question. That brings up this question too, how did Lucy empty that bathtub she had in the middle of her kitchen? :lol:

That's what made me think of it! :lol:

same with THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES in that one episode.

also back then, a lot of people didn't know how to read and write.

Men had waaay too much pride.