Wood and metal washboard with a wooden panel at the tops with:
THE UNIVERSAL / SOAP SAVING. Panel below has dentil work, similar to a house. 3/8" ridges to wash that are directly next to each other. Top board is dovetailed.
National Washboard Co. Washboard / No. 134 / TRADE MARKS REG. U.S.PAT OFF. MADE IN U.S.A. / CHICAGO - SAGINAW - MEMPHIS Wooden sides and bar at the bottom that are attached with dowels. Three vertical wooden slats on the back.
Company was started by Edward A. Hebberd, S.C.Bennett and Arthur W. Underwood. Originally was a lumber company that branched off to washboards. Chicago was the business headquarters and Saginaw and Memphis produced the product.
