Washing Machine [Beatty]

Object detail

Accession number

1979.26

Maker

Beatty Brothers Limited

Production period

1940s

Description

White metal electric washing machine, free standing. Machine is a rectangular shape, and raised by four legs. The legs have wheels, however wheels have been removed and placed beneath machine for storage purposes. Machine's lid is flat and hinged at rear. Front of machine has a protruding shelf at base of machine box, above legs. Small red maker's label affixed to front right face of machine.

Marks

BEATTY/ FERGLIS/ CANADA Label
BEATTY/ FERGLIS/ CANADA Label

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Beatty Brothers Limited. Circa 1940. Washing Machine [Beatty], 1979.26. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Washer, Clothes Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Maintenance T&E Laundry Equipment

Production place

Canada North America Americas

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

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