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Wordless Wednesday: Ladies Toilet

July 23, 2014 By anotherjennifer 29 Comments

And, no, this is not a photo from my trip to Nicaraguaย with WaterAid America. This ladies toilet was found in Maine behindย a historical site.

Wordless Wednesday (7.23.14): Ladies Toilet by Jennifer Iacovelli Barbour

Wordless Wednesday (7.23.14): Ladies Toilet by Jennifer Iacovelli Barbour

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  1. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    July 23, 2014 at 7:13 am

    What a fun find! So glad those days are behind us. I really like my bathroom with running water and flushing toilets and lights in the middle of the night.
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    • anotherjennifer says

      July 23, 2014 at 8:36 pm

      Me too, Michelle! I was reminded of this when I was in Nicaragua last March.
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  2. Janine Huldie says

    July 23, 2014 at 7:29 am

    Not going to lie, this is one of many reasons I am happy to be alive now versus years back. But still great find and can’t believe this is still around after so many years!
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    • anotherjennifer says

      July 23, 2014 at 8:37 pm

      There was a much more modern toilet in another area. Seeing this old one made me chuckle. I wonder how old it is.
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  3. orangeheromama says

    July 23, 2014 at 8:17 am

    I definitely would NOT want to ‘go’ in there!
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    • anotherjennifer says

      July 23, 2014 at 8:38 pm

      Maybe if it were an emergency. But it wouldn’t be my first choice!
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  4. Bev says

    July 23, 2014 at 8:39 am

    Haha, that is amazing that you came across that! Is it still in use?
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    • anotherjennifer says

      July 23, 2014 at 8:40 pm

      I don’t believe so. Biz used a different bathroom not too far away. I am curious as to why this one is still there though!
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  5. Ginny Marie says

    July 23, 2014 at 9:32 am

    Oh, I love it! It looks like a doozy of a step to actually get in, though. Not that I would want to go in there! ๐Ÿ˜‰
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    • anotherjennifer says

      July 23, 2014 at 8:42 pm

      It does. Though the one I used in Nicaragua was much worse. Very steep steps!
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  6. Tricia says

    July 23, 2014 at 9:48 am

    Oh wow. I can’t even imagine.
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    • anotherjennifer says

      July 23, 2014 at 8:43 pm

      It seems to be missing part of the roof too. Maybe not the best feature for an outhouse.
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  7. Star Traci says

    July 23, 2014 at 11:19 am

    Very fancy — haha!
    ๐Ÿ™‚
    Traci
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    • anotherjennifer says

      July 23, 2014 at 8:47 pm

      That’s one word for it, Traci. ๐Ÿ™‚
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  8. Alexa says

    July 23, 2014 at 11:27 am

    That’s a great picture – but I’m glad that’s not where I have to use the bathroom!
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    • anotherjennifer says

      July 23, 2014 at 8:48 pm

      Me too, Alexa!
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  9. Cathy Kennedy says

    July 23, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    My in-laws still have an outhouse (outdoor toilet). I think no one has used it in several years, but it’s there if needed. lol #WW
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    • anotherjennifer says

      July 23, 2014 at 8:50 pm

      It’s not uncommon to see outhouses in Maine. At least at various summer cottages and camps.
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  10. Margaret Almon says

    July 23, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    I love the faded hand painted sign!
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  11. Cynthia says

    July 23, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    That’s all good and well, but woe to the poor woman who had all those layers of skirts and have to use the loo late at night…lol.
    Awesome find. Makes me smile. ๐Ÿ™‚
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    • anotherjennifer says

      July 23, 2014 at 8:52 pm

      Ha! Now there’s a dilemma. That step would be killer in that situation.
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  12. Tamara says

    July 23, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    I can just see Scarlet needing to pee, seeing that, and saying, “On second thought, can I go in the grass?”
    I went to a doozy of a “ladies room” in Yellowstone. It was at 6:00am and on a peak and I had my boyfriend pull over to use it.
    It was memorable!
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    • anotherjennifer says

      July 26, 2014 at 9:49 pm

      I’ve definitely gone in worse. But I survived. I’m just thankful I don’t have to use toilets like this all the time!
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  13. Rorybore says

    July 23, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    After 9 days of camping, this didn’t even phase me. LOL
    Although, I am sure once I have been back in my comfy home and bathroom for another week, I will be very glad to NOT have to use that. ๐Ÿ™‚
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    • anotherjennifer says

      July 26, 2014 at 9:50 pm

      I agree. Camping can really make you appreciate your home bathroom!
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  14. McGuffy Ann Morris says

    July 24, 2014 at 7:35 am

    Ha. Love it!
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    • anotherjennifer says

      July 26, 2014 at 9:55 pm

      It caught my eye. ๐Ÿ™‚
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  15. Chris Carter says

    July 25, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    But does it WORK? ๐Ÿ˜‰

    You know what I think when I see this toilet? That in many countries – this would be a luxury.

    Sigh…
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    • anotherjennifer says

      July 26, 2014 at 9:58 pm

      It would be, Chris. I saw much worse in Nicaragua. I’m guessing it would work if you really needed it!
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