Name/Title

Wringer

Description

Wringer (mangle). Circular ribbed mangle supported by two vertical blocks set into a larger horizontal wooden block. Mangle rotated by a wooden handle attached to an iron crank. Wood used is hardwood.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Manufacturer

T. W. Worthley

Date made

1870 - 1880

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

City

Brunswick

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Dated 1872

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Transcription

"T. W. Tremont Worker / Pat'd May 21, 1872 / By / T. W. Worthley/ Brunswick, Me."

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

21.8 cm

Length

66.5 cm

Dimension Notes

The overall length includes the handle.

Dimension Description

Wooden grooved Mangel

Length

39 cm

Dimension Description

Rectangular wooden supporting block

Length

51 cm

Material

Wood, Metal (iron)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good