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Folding Bathtub

By scann07, 15 June, 2009
Description

Mosely Folding Bathtub Co., Chicago, IL
Tub is stored in the upright position, hinges down to use.

Category
Home Furnishings
Medium
Wood (Oak?) Galvanized Metal Can
Distinguishing marks
Mosely Folding Bathtub Co.
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
Unk
Date Period
1893 (Exhibited at Chicago Worlds Fair 1893)
Weight
Unk
History
Has been in Grandparents attic for over 100 years
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Unk
For Sale?
No
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kathyBeh

16 years ago

Re: Folding Bathtub

This was on Antiques Roadshow just this week. I do not remember if it was the same manufacturer but the one on there was valued at $3500.00. It was cleaner than yours though.

Here is the link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/archive/200504A17.html

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traffic011

15 years ago

Re: Folding Bathtub

Nice water tank! That is so old school!
portable toilets

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Anonymous (not verified)

15 years ago

Re: Folding Bathtub

would you sell this tub? thanks george

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daydreamer04

13 years 2 months ago

Re: Folding Bathtub

I just put my folding bathtub on ebay, check it out!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261008921529?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649

If that link doesn't work my ebay username is ybuwtr0h36

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Sbmahoney

9 years 5 months ago

Re: Folding Bathtub

Just saw this tub in mint condition on american pickers jan 17 2016 was taken to an appraiser and appraised for 1500 bucks. He said was purchased back in day for 125 bucks.

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