Then, by judicious use of the thumb, a gardener would have been able to transport water to the garden and sprinkle it over whichever plants needed it. Thumb over the neck meant that air pressure held the water in the pot, moving the thumb allowed air in and water out. Isn't that clever?
If you look at a large version of the photo you can probably read the label that says it's late medieval: 1400s to 1500s.
That's clever. I reckon there's a modern market there for a kids bath toy. Learning science in the bath!
ReplyDeleteIngenious idea Anne.
ReplyDeleteI do love your header bythe way - reminds me of canal boats.
Fascinating - you could use that today for a more even spread of water over plants:)
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing. There's a tendency to think our ancestors were daft; they weren't!
ReplyDeleteI've come across these before and they are very ingenious aren't they? Our ancestors were clever and innovative even back in the stone and bronze ages.
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