I want to purchase a bath tub, specifically a white "slipper tub,"
that is at least 4, but no more than 4 1/2, feet long (slipper tub: 
both ends of the tub are rounded, and the back is higher than the
front).  Are they available in the length I'm looking for, and if so,
where?

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Request for Question Clarification by umiat-ga on 30 Jul 2003 12:32 PDT

Hi, lilesv-ga, 

 The smallest slipper tub I have found is 59", which is five inches
over your maximum! Maybe another researcher will have better luck.

umiat

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Request for Question Clarification by umiat-ga on 30 Jul 2003 12:34 PDT

If you cannot find the size you want and decide to go to a 5-foot tub,
I will be happy to post some manufacturers. Just let me know.

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Clarification of Question by lilesv-ga on 31 Jul 2003 04:02 PDT

4 1/2 ' -- 54" -- is the maximum length, due to space constraints...

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Request for Question Clarification by umiat-ga on 31 Jul 2003 23:04 PDT

lilesv-ga

 I have found one slipper tub with an inside dimension of 54 1/3" but
the outside "roll dimension is 60". Otherwise, I have found several
classic clawfoot tubs that are 54". Are you set on a slipper style?

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Clarification of Question by lilesv-ga on 11 Aug 2003 14:45 PDT

yes, i'm set on the slipper tub.  i found other tub styles in the 54"
[outside dimension] length, but i want the high back -- and the only
style in which i've seen the high back is the slipper style...

Hi there,

I work in the tub business, and to my knowledge there are no slipper
tubs in modern production less than 61" mainly because you lose
interior space with the incline of the high back, so anything less
than 61" in a slipper tub is not usually comfortable for soaking. You
may be able to find an antique 54" slipper tub if you've got lots of
time and money. Otherwise, classic cast iron and acrylic roll rim
clawfoot tubs are available in 54" lengths. Hope that helps.