Brothel candles! 1880-1905

[Francesca_LT]

Brothel Candles; were used extensively in European brothels between 1880-1905 CE. They were also popular in the Western United States during Gold Rush years. Concept was simple, you paid your price of admission, so to speak, and then you and your rent-a-date would head to 'Room of Requirement'.

Lady of the Night would light the wick and you’d get busy. A brothel candle burned for approximately seven minutes. When the candle went out, you were done. Even if you weren’t, technically, done. Some ladies would trim the candles down, so they’d burn for even less time.

 

[mrys]

I wonder if that's where the expression 'burning the candle at both ends' comes from

 

[Rochelle]

Wow, that is definitely one way to take the time. Quite clever

 

[Francesca_LT]

I love learning about the history of working girls it’s always intrigued me. Saw it and had to share

 

[doob]

I wonder if that's where the expression 'burning the candle at both ends' comes from

No but I understand that's where "Stick it up your arse" does. You can't candle but you can canoodle!

 

[mrys]

I love learning about the history of working girls it’s always intrigued me. Saw it and had to share

With only 7 minutes of bliss clearly edge gel was not an option back then

 

[Terminator]

Wow , would I have to keep going for that long lol

 

[Sally Sexting]

Brothel Candles; were used extensively in European brothels between 1880-1905 CE. They were also popular in the Western United States during Gold Rush years. Concept was simple, you paid your price of admission, so to speak, and then you and your rent-a-date would head to 'Room of Requirement'.

Lady of the Night would light the wick and you’d get busy. A brothel candle burned for approximately seven minutes. When the candle went out, you were done. Even if you weren’t, technically, done. Some ladies would trim the candles down, so they’d burn for even less time. View attachment 213171

Interesting

 

[theo]

Amazing