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1966.61

ID Number: 1966.61
Category: T&E For Science & Technology
Sub-category: maintenance T&E
Item Type: washing
Item Name: machine
Maker: Erie Washer Co.
Materials: metal, unknown; wood, unknown; rubber
Measurements: overall: 10 3/4 in x 4 in x 25 in
Description: corrugated wooden rollers; plated casting; crank
History: Corrugated wooden rollers were used to wash the clothes I.e. putting soapy laundry repeatedly through the rollers of the washer (not wringer) had the same effect as scrubbing up and down on a straight wash board. Smooth rollers were used to wring out the rinse water.
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

Subjects

Arnold, Violet Mae person

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