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Why are there crescent moons carved on outhouse doors?
Probably the most recognizable symbol associated symbol with the traditional outhouse building is the familiar crescent moon carved into the privy door. Actually, the symbol is an ancient one, and was a sign for womanhood in colonial days and on the frontier. It's male counterpart, Sol, was either a star or a sun burst design also on the door. Since most male outhouses fell into disrepair rather quickly they seldom survived; while the female ones were better maintained, and were eventually used by both sexes. Although you can find outhouses still standing with the crescent moon, the original meaning for gender identification was lost by the later nineteenth century in most areas of the country. Carved crescent moons and stars on outhouse doors was introduced in early 19th century America. Typically, the moon and the star together represented a unisex outhouse, while the moon alone represented a women's outhouse. A star alone represented a men's outhouse.
What are the large landmasses in the ocean called?
Large land areas are called continents.
What is a large area of the world?
A large area of the world is called a ZONE
What is large sized tephra called?
They are called volcanic bombs.
What is a large volcano with deep slopes called?
It is called the stratovolcano.
What is a showertoilet that is outside called?
It is typically called an Outhouse.
When was The Outhouse created?
The Outhouse was created in 2003.
Was the outhouse or the toilet bowl first?
Outhouse by far.
When was Outhouse - venue - created?
Outhouse - venue - was created in 1984.
When was Saturn Outhouse created?
Saturn Outhouse was created in 1989.
What was the out side toilets called?
Outhouse (or a portapotty, if you're at a public park or outdoor concert.)
What is the antonym for outhouse?
an antonym for outhouse will be an bathroom thats inside with plumbing
What are the ratings and certificates for The Outhouse - 2008?
The Outhouse - 2008 is rated/received certificates of: USA:E
What has the author Donald E Outhouse written?
Donald E. Outhouse has written: 'Robert Outhouse, 1750-1849, and his wife Sarah (Caldwell) Outhouse, United Empire Loyalists' -- subject(s): Family, Genealogy, United Empire loyalists
What are the release dates for Outhouse - 2010?
Outhouse - 2010 was released on: USA: 31 October 2010
Ronald wallace's poem building an outhouse analysis?
It is a extended metaphor between an outhouse and a poem
You buy a replica outhouse to use as a toolshed for your garden tools?
Strangely enough, many plastic sheds actually do resemble large outhouses.
