A Gentleman's Rest was once used primarily in the Victorian era when clothing was thicker and heavier.
As a Gentleman went about his business, he would find that his more intimate areas would become sweaty.
To avoid chaffing and sweat rash, a Gentleman would go to the 'airing cupboard' (which was a small well ventilated room within the house) to make use of his 'Gentleman's Rest' which consisted of a long stick, atop of which was a decorated shelf.
In America they used to refer to this room as the 'Rest Room' and is where the modern day term originates.
The Gentleman would remove his little Gentleman from his garments and rest himself upon this shelf to air himself out and naturally dry away the sweat.
Common decorations for the 'shelf' include Mermaids, Ophelia's arm, a slender female leg and Persephone's pony-tail.
Though popular at the time, only a known handful have survived to this day and are highly collectible in the art world and is commonly confused in its appearance with that of the common walking stick.
The earliest known example dates back to 1874 and whilst it is in poor condition it is still a beautiful piece.
As a Gentleman went about his business, he would find that his more intimate areas would become sweaty.
To avoid chaffing and sweat rash, a Gentleman would go to the 'airing cupboard' (which was a small well ventilated room within the house) to make use of his 'Gentleman's Rest' which consisted of a long stick, atop of which was a decorated shelf.
In America they used to refer to this room as the 'Rest Room' and is where the modern day term originates.
The Gentleman would remove his little Gentleman from his garments and rest himself upon this shelf to air himself out and naturally dry away the sweat.
Common decorations for the 'shelf' include Mermaids, Ophelia's arm, a slender female leg and Persephone's pony-tail.
Though popular at the time, only a known handful have survived to this day and are highly collectible in the art world and is commonly confused in its appearance with that of the common walking stick.
The earliest known example dates back to 1874 and whilst it is in poor condition it is still a beautiful piece.
by Victorian Tidbits August 08, 2021
by Ddog12341 January 27, 2014
Another word for jizz
by SamSteve January 11, 2018
a fashionable, yet somewhat gay fashion accesorie for the sexually ambigous male. Most commonly seen on the wrist of pussy whipped men.
Nelson was so ashamed of his gentlemans charm bracelet, he hid it under a bandage and told everyone he tried offing himself.
by Jasonjakejohn February 10, 2011
The Gentleman is the act of coming inside a condom whilst it's in a girls mouth. You get the effects of swallow but she has no salty backwash.
by Sydney Bear July 11, 2017
Judge Taylor was disciplined coz he got caught in his chambers having a gentleman's wash from a cleaner. She was on her knees when the court usher walked in. Twat, never locked the door.
by tykki December 30, 2022
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