Washing Machine [Laun-Dry-Ette]
Maker and role
The Laundryette Manufacturing Company, Manufacturer
Production date
1918
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Object detail
Accession number
1987.47
Production period
Description
An electric "Laun-Dry-Ette" washing machine. The unit consists of a copper tub with a green painted lid. There is a tap at the back left of tub. Tub sits on a rectangular stand, painted green, There is a twin-cup agitator inside the tub which moves in a perforated metal container. During the wash mode, twin cups comprising the agitator are pulled up and down and in addition giving a twisting motion. When the wash is done, the foot petal at front of tub is pushed down raising the basket containing the clothes out of the water. The basket is spun and water is extracted from the clothes.
Marks
Laun-Dry-Ette
Electric Washing Machine
Washes and Dries without a Wringer Maker's Plate
Laun-Dry-Ette / Electric Washing Machine / Washes and Dries without a Wringer / Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. / Patented Sept. 3, 1918 Apr. 8, 1919 / In U.S.A. Dec. 2, 1919 Can. Pat. 1920 / The Laundryette Manufacturing Company / Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. No. 88575 Maker's Plate
Movements / International / Movers (NZ) Ltd. / New Zealand / WLG / 042 Label
Electric Washing Machine
Washes and Dries without a Wringer Maker's Plate
Laun-Dry-Ette / Electric Washing Machine / Washes and Dries without a Wringer / Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. / Patented Sept. 3, 1918 Apr. 8, 1919 / In U.S.A. Dec. 2, 1919 Can. Pat. 1920 / The Laundryette Manufacturing Company / Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. No. 88575 Maker's Plate
Movements / International / Movers (NZ) Ltd. / New Zealand / WLG / 042 Label
Media/Materials
Credit Line
The Laundryette Manufacturing Company. 1918. Washing Machine [Laun-Dry-Ette], 1987.47. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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