Washboard

Object/Artifact

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Washboard

Entry/Object ID

32.12.8

Description

Washboard

Context

Washboard used by Henrietta Wendland Kaiser of Iosco Township, Section 21 and Vivian Township, Section 28. Used for weekly washing on Edgewood Farm, perhaps from 1910 to 1952. Most laundering having been done from the 1940s by automated washer with wringer. Artifact donated to Farmamerica with the stipulation that if Farmamerica closes then the artifact shall become the property of the Waseca County Historical Society Collection as specified by donor.

Cataloged By

pauline

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Washboard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Laundry Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Maintenance T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

March 15, 2013

Update Date

November 21, 2024