Circular Galvanized metal 'Rapid Washer' plunger with wooden handle
Entry/Object ID
1998.285.1
Description
ACC. NO. 98.285.1
SUBJECT CATEGORY: HOUSEHOLD
LOCATION: AHM COLLECTION
DATE OR PERIOD: UNKNOWN
OBJECT: PLUNGER
DESCRIPTION:
CIRCULAR-SHAPED GALVANIZED METAL PLUNGER, WITH AN ATTACHED WOODEN HANDLE. HANDLE HAS REMNANTS OF ITS ORIGINAL TERRA COTTA PAINT. LABEL IN RAISED LETTERING ON GALVANIZED METAL STATES, "RAPID WASHER." OTHER INSCRIPTIONS ARE ILLEGIBLE.
SIZE: H 43"
HISTORY OF OBJECT:
LAUNDRY PLUNGER FROM 1125 MORTON STREET, ALAMEDA, CA. HOME ERECTED IN 1889. PLUNGER WAS FOUND IN THE BASEMENT OF THAT HOME.
DONOR: DEBBIE ALBRIGHT DONATED THE ITEM FOR A MUSEUM GARAGE SALE.
CATALOGED: SEPTEMBER 5, 1998
