| Translated title | The Bath. Body Culture and Hygiene in the 19th and 20th Century |
| Editors |
Sylvia Mattl-Wurm, Ursula Storch. |
| Imprint |
Vienna, Austria, 1991. 270 pp., illustrations: 9 col., 197 b&w, 28 × 21.3 cm. German. |
| Location |
Historisches Museum der Stadt Wien, Hermesvilla (23 March 1991–8 March 1992) |
| Description |
Wide-ranging exploration of bathing and other activities involving water, whether as a hygienic, religious or cultural experience. 20 essays. Catalog listing includes section on ritual washing in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. 5 Jewish objects, including 2 Passover plates bearing inscriptions related to hand-washing (cat. nos. 19.114–118, p. 253). Basic entries. 627 items. |
| main keywords |
HYGIENEMIKVAH |
| minor keywords |
Bezalel Art SchoolHand-washing vesselsLevite setsPesach platesPrints, Jewish customs & ceremonies |
| Other venue |
Deutsches Hygiene-Museum, Dresden, Germany (1992–1993) |