32 volt washing machine

Name/Title

32 volt washing machine

Entry/Object ID

229

Description

Excell Jones “Electrosonic” Clothes Washer, Melbourne, Australia, c.1949–1950s. Aluminium washing machine operating on 32-volt electricity. Uses a vibrating diaphragm to transmit sound waves through the wash water, loosening dirt from clothing. Invented by J. E. Excell and H. J. Jones. Australian Patent No. 229047/46 appears on the manufacturer's plate.

Collection

Household / Domestic