Washing Machine

Name/Title

Washing Machine

Entry/Object ID

8969

Description

A " Laun-dry-ette" washing machine, made in Ohio USA this electric washing machine is of copper construction and has a unique washing action. The Laun-Dry-Ette was a pioneering early 20th-century electric washing machine (circa 1910s-1920s) known for eliminating the need for manual wringers. It featured a copper tub that used centrifugal force to spin clothes dry, a major innovation before standard washer-dryer combos. It operated by spinning the inner tub, removing the need to put hands into hot water

Collection

Household / Domestic