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Alternative materials were used for toilet paper in the US and UK prior to 1900.

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Commercial toilet paper was not widely used or accessible until the mid-to-late 19th century, meaning people in the US and UK relied on various alternative materials prior to 1900.

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Wikipedia: Toilet paper

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history.stackexchange.com: What was used instead of toilet paper in the US and the UK prior to 1900?

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Examines what was used before 1900 in the US and UK since early toilet paper was a luxury.

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first checked31 Jul 2026

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