| Claw foot bath tubs were first brought into | | | | and raised at both ends, but not as high as the |
| existence in the 1800's by a man who fashioned one | | | | slipper or double slipper. |
| from a watering trough and attached four pegs for | | | | The iron bathtub with the enamel overlay is very |
| legs. This tub idea was adapted and graduated into | | | | durable, but requires adequate flooring as it is very |
| an iron tub with claw feet. In the days before every | | | | heavy. The acrylic claw foot bathtub, on the other |
| house had running water, it was necessary to fill the | | | | hand, is very light weight, is easy to move around, |
| tub with buckets of water which cooled off rather | | | | and will never rust. Unlike the iron tub the acrylic tub |
| quickly. Fortunately, this advanced to the tub with | | | | comes in many sizes so will often fit in a small area |
| running water. After a period of time the use of claw | | | | where the iron tub would be too big. Jetted water or |
| foot bath tubs declined with the invention of the | | | | jetted air whirlpool models are available in the acrylic |
| standard, inbuilt tub used in most homes today. | | | | tub and either tub can have an attached spray nozzle |
| In modern times home decorators have tried many | | | | at the end of a hose. This spray is very convenient |
| designs in homes to develop a 'different' look. Many | | | | for rinsing the hair or the body after a bath. |
| have chosen the bathroom to add a vintage look. | | | | These tubs are available in many colors today and |
| Today, one of the classic décor designs | | | | some designers enhance the look of a white tub by |
| popular is the Victorian era claw foot bath tub. There | | | | purchasing one with gold feet and having gold on the |
| are several different types of claw foot bath tubs. | | | | other bathroom fixtures. A very attractive bathroom |
| These include the Roman, slipper, double slipper, | | | | can be made by having the entire color scheme done |
| pedestal, classic, pedestal, contemporary (with | | | | in black and white. The white claw foot bathtub, |
| wooden frame base), copper, wood, and | | | | white fixtures, black and white tile on the floor and |
| freestanding claw foot tub. They come in iron, with | | | | walls with the wall tiles can be spaced in such a way |
| enamel overlay, or lightweight acrylic. The slipper tub | | | | to make an attractive design. This is very effective |
| is raised on one end, allowing one the luxury of laying | | | | when trying to portray a certain period of design. |
| one's head in a comfortable position. The double | | | | In reviewing claw foot bathtubs it is quite easy to |
| slipper claw foot tub is raised at both ends for those | | | | find one to fit the one which will add beauty to the |
| who find romance in this room of the house as well | | | | home and give the bathroom the elegant look |
| as elsewhere. The Roman claw foot tub is rounded | | | | desired. |