“Red Electric” Washing and Wringing Machine

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About this item

Equipped with an electric motor and a reversible wringer, this early 20th century wooden washing machine promised to take the labor out of the weekly laundry chore. The wheels allowed the housewife to move the machine to a convenient location. The wooden tub needed to be filled with hot water and then drained when the washing operation had finished.

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Details

Item typeHousehold Objects
CreatorHurley Machine Company
Datecirca 1915
TopicHome Life, Household Items, Furniture
EraProgressive Era, World War I, 1900–1928
MaterialWood; Metal
Dimension detailsHeight: 47.25 in Width: 28.50 in Depth: 26.00 in
Catalog #1977.11.01
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Hurley Machine Company. Red Electric. ca. 1915. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1977-11-01/. Accessed on December 7, 2024.

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