Washing Machine

Name/Title

Washing Machine

Entry/Object ID

1976. .084

Description

Hand washing machine - of metal, appears galvanized (metal unknown). The semi-circular tub stands on metal legs and has decorative paint work in black on it. Wringer with wooden frame and rubber rollers attached to back. May have been operated by agitating the wooden handle back and forth. Inside tub one side slopes with a rigid surface like a scrub board. Recorded as 1910 model.

Acquisition

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Jan-76 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Washer, Clothes

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Laundry Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Maintenance T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

machine, washing machine

Class

Science & Technology, Tools & Equipment for - Maintenance T&E - Laundry Equipment

Created By

Garnham, Peter

Create Date

January 9, 1996

Update Date

March 25, 2026