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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Washing Machine, Simpson

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A. Simpson & Son Ltd, under license from Maxwell Ltd, Canada

c. 1945

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Laundry Equipment

Overview

Green enamel finished top tub fixed to a green painted bottom skirt mounted on four legs fitted with castor wheels. The tub has a green painted pressed metal lid fitted. The washing agitator is three bladed and is made of black Bakelite. The machine is powered by a ¼ horsepower 240v electric motor. It has a black power cord and rubber waste water hose.
The wringer is driven by a vertical shaft, mounted externally on the side of the tub. The top wringer assembly can be rotated out of the way to gain free access to the tub.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2023.11

Item type

Material

Width

580 mm

Height or length

880 mm

Themes

Popular Culture

Inscriptions and markings

Machine No. MG12193

Keywords

Washing Machine

Laundry Equipment

Place made

Adelaide
Australia

Year

c. 1945

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Parent records

ROOM 1.19 Side Verandah / Loading Dock

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