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PRIZED POSSESSIONS
WELCOME TO
CARLTON McDANIEL'S
COLLECTION OF
WASH DAY PARAPHERNALIA!!

IRONING BOARDS
Washing Machines

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Tap To Enlarge Technically not a "washing machine" but this hand-agitator with a long handle served the same purpose. Using an up-and-down, churning motion, a person could agitate the clothing in a wash pot or washtub. An alternative to using a rub board.
Tap To Enlarge This unusual wooden washing machine probably dates from around 1910-1920, but unsure of that. It did not run on electricity, but was hand-operated. Notice the wringer on left side. Also see next picture.
Tap To Enlarge Close-up of the information on side of the preceding washing machine. Standard Perfection, made of cypress wood. The Boss Washing Machine Company of Cincinnati.
Tap To Enlarge Adjustable wringer to accommodate most any item of laundry.
Tap To Enlarge Rectangular shaped metal washing machine. See next picture.
Tap To Enlarge The metal washing machine was manufactured by James.
Tap To Enlarge Maytag Electric washing machine, 1950s. This one belonged to Amie McDaniel.
Tap To Enlarge The Warranty for preceding Maytag Electric.
Tap To Enlarge Copper Electric washing machine from Easy. See next 2 pictures.
Tap To Enlarge Inside the tub of the Easy copper washing machine.
Tap To Enlarge The manufacturer's plate: Easy vacuum-electric washer, patented 1912. Made by Syracuse Washing Machine Company.
Tap To Enlarge Taylor Junior, small electric washing machine, hand turn wringer with adjustable tension. 29 inches tall, 18 inches wide. Also see next picture.
Tap To Enlarge Taylor Junior, preceding picture, inside view.

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