Washing Machine
- Made:
- 1850-1900 in Manchester
- maker:
- Thomas Bradford and Company
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Hand turned washing machine; small flywheel turns main wooden drum through internal gearing. Drum has wooden lid secured by wing nuts. Sits on a pair of painted cast iron frames (black and red).
Made by Thomas Bradford and Co.
Details
- Category:
- Domestic Appliances
- Object Number:
- Y1972.41
- Materials:
- cast iron, wood (unidentified) and cotton (textile)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 1080 mm x 890 mm x 570 mm,
- type:
- washing machine
- credit:
- Gift of Mr. F. Wightman
