Bourdaloue (oval chamber pot), first half of the 18th century
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Porcelainexpand_more
Gift of Leo and Doris Hodroffexpand_more 2005.159.29
On View in Gallery 209expand_more
A bourdaloue is a kidney-shaped chamber pot with a handle, named for Louis Bourdaloue, one of the most celebrated orators of 17th century France. Sermons given by Bourdaloue were so lengthy, women in the congregation felt the need to bring along a bourdaloue, also called a "coach pot." European factories produced them as well.
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- Bourdaloue (oval chamber pot)
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- 2005.159.29
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