Washing machine

Object detail

Accession number

1982.1442

Maker

Shaw Products Limited

Description

Unit on 3 wheels and fitted with 2 tubs. The larger one for washing clothes has 3 rotating pieces inside which look like inverted bowls. The smaller tub is a "spindri" unit. Both are electrically driven by motors underneath them. Also has a cardboard instruction sheet. Three castor wheels underneath.

Marks

WHIRLDRI / MANUFACTURED BY / SHAW PRODUCTS LTD. / CHRISTCHURCH. AUCKLAND / HEAD OFFICE: 146 GLOCESTER ST., CH.CH Sticker

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Organic/Vegetal/Plant Extract/Latex/Rubber

Other name

Whirldri

Credit Line

Shaw Products Limited. Washing machine, 1982.1442. 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

Christchurch Canterbury New Zealand

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

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