It was a joy to make a presentation to a live audience for a change. And it was fun educating those at the Fountain Park Chautauqua in Indiana about the history of toilet paper and all the other items used for wiping purposes down through history. In the July 20 presentation, I showed an image of a toilet paper holder (see below) that was patented by Seth Wheeler of Albany, NY in 1884.
After the presentation, a gentleman approached me and asked if I would come to his cottage. He wanted to show me something. His cabin was probably 100 years old. When I got there he showed me his toilet paper holder (see below). It was made by Seth Wheeler’s company.
