​The "Saturday Night" Bath: 19th Century Frontier Hygiene - Video

​In the 1800s, a hot bath wasn't as simple as turning a handle. It required hauling water, chopping wood, and a long wait by the hearth. Because of the labor involved, the entire family often shared a single tub of water.

​This video explores the "normal" history of pioneer hygiene—from the order of who bathed first to the harsh reality of homemade lye soap. Discover the daily life of 19th-century settlers and how they managed cleanliness on the frontier.

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