Washing Machine

Made:
1850-1900 in Manchester
maker:
Thomas Bradford and Company
Hand turned washing machine; small flywheel turns main wooden

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Hand turned washing machine; small flywheel turns main wooden
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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