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Washing Machine - Manual, Simplex, c.1940s

Simplex
Subcollections
Melville Municipal Collection
Overview

Simplex 'Perfect Washer'. Tin barrel and pumping plunger on three metal tubular legs. Small tap located at the front base of barrel to release water and wood block on right hand side for wringer attachment.

Historical information

Belonged to Zetta Andrews, and was used in an open laundry with fire and pots during the 1940's.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-137-M2002.26
Item type
Machinery
Themes
Social History
Material
Metal
Wood
Width
760 mm
Height or length
1110 mm
Depth
480 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Patent No. 223488129

Keywords
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
Last modified
Friday, 4 June, 2021
Completeness
83
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