| Water
Basins were used in homes through out
the Scott's Run area for many different
reasons. Because there was no running
water at the time, people would fill
buckets with water and dump them into
the basins. Many times there would be
a ladle next to the basin so that people
could drink fresh water without leaving
their homes.
Large
water basins could also be used to wash
clothing, like the one on display at
Scott's Run. Women would do the laundry
and then hang the clothing outside to
dry. |
