Washing machine [Marvol]
Maker and role
Tympany Limited, Manufacturer
Production date
Circa 1900
Object detail
Accession number
1965.93
Maker
Production period
Description
Hand-powered washing machine - Marvol Washer - with handle to cause rocking motion in "bowl", comprising wooden box body and four plank legs, with metal base. Metal washing mechanism, holding wooden washing agitators, fixed by threaded pins to body. Original lettering on machine - Tympany Limited. Minor borer. Part that may be drain plug for machine tied inside.
Marks
"TYMPANY / LIMITED / PATENT / AUCKLAND" Painted
"MARVOL / WASHER" Painted
"MARVOL WASHER" Painted
"WATER LINE" Painted
"KEEP" Hand-written
"65/93" Painted
"MARVOL / WASHER" Painted
"MARVOL WASHER" Painted
"WATER LINE" Painted
"KEEP" Hand-written
"65/93" Painted
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Tympany Limited. Circa 1900. Washing machine [Marvol], 1965.93. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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