1979.5.3

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washboard%20for%20silk%20hosiery

Details

ID Number

1979.5.3

Category

T&E For Science & Technology

Sub-category

maintenance T&E

Item Name

washboard

Materials

WOOD, UNKNOWN METAL, UNKNOWN

Measurements

overall: 3/4 in x 5 1/4 in x 7 5/16 in

Description

for silk hosiery; metal scrub surface; wood frame; 2 back slats

History

Sold at Real Silk Hosiery Mills Inc. "Warning: Do not wash silk hosiery on ordinary washboards, use this special washer-board for rubbing toes, heels and soles only. Phone our office in your city and a representative will call"

Collection Name

Museum Windsor

Subject (Fre)

Y

Subjects

Textiles subject

Women / Femmes subject

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