Wringer, Clothes

Name/Title

Wringer, Clothes

Entry/Object ID

1990.013.001

Description

Wooden wringer stands 45 inches high, 12 1/4 inches wide. Hinged supports to hold basket or tub are attached, one on each side by hooks and eyes. When open each measures 20 1/2 inches long, stands 19 1/2 inches from floor. A metal arm with wood handle is attached to one side, it activates gears on either side to turn two rubber rollers. ORIGINAL INSCRIPTION:On each side of stands: Patented/June 18, 1895. Under rollers: The American Wringer Co. /New York, U.S.A. writing on each upright mostly illegible.