The Shaker Museum, Wash Shop.

Name/Title

The Shaker Museum, Wash Shop.

Entry/Object ID

2026.4.35

Description

Colored photograph depicting an old Shaker Wash Shop. The photograph depicts multiple washing applications in the room, such as washing machines, drain racks, and the laundry press. On the back of the postcard, the photograph is attributed to L.H. Frohman. A text reads, "WASH SHOP. Shakers invented washing machine, 1858; drain racks and laundry press.

Category

Postcards
Archives

Acquisition

Accession

2026.4

Acquisition Method

Found

Location

Location

Box

Postcard Collection

Room

Elizabeth Nord Library & Archives

Building

Shaker Historical Society

Date

September 4, 2026

Location

Drawer

Vertical File 5

Room

Elizabeth Nord Library & Archives

Building

Shaker Historical Society

Date

September 4, 2026