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Washing machine

Benbow Manufacturing Co.

Square wooden tub with a ribbed interior, bolted on to four wooden legs. Two side lats for handling and a wooden, pivotted frame on one side. Cast iron gearing mechanism operated by a wooden lever handle, attached to wooden lid, to rotate the metal-framed dolly (with six wooden pegs) with a reciprocating movement. Wooden lid held in position with two metal buttons. Metal draining spout with wooden bung towards base of tub.

Washing machine
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Collection Area

Social & Cultural History

Item Number

60.506

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: Solomon Andrews & Son Ltd
Association Type: owner
Date: 1895

Creation/Production

Benbow Manufacturing Co.

Acquisition

Loan

Measurements

Height (mm): 693
Width (mm): 690
Depth (mm): 575

Material

wood
iron

Location

In store

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