What are some common misconceptions about Victorian morality?
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Many believe that people used bathing machines because they were prudish. In fact, it was still possible to see nude bathers from outside the machines (which were used because many people didn't know how to swim).
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Queen Victoria herself was a fan of sketches of nude males.