Agitator - Laundry - Museum of Transport and Technology, New Zealand

Object detail

Accession number

F1871.2004

Description

Agitator from a washing machine. This device has 3 butterfly wing-like paddles and a shaft with a wooden base. The base has metal clamps affixed to both ends with a single tightening screw at one. Each of the 'butterfly' like blades has an 'H' engraved into either side, as well as two circular cut out holes, one at the top and the other at the bottom.

Marks

H Printed

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal/Iron

Credit Line

Agitator - Laundry, F1871.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Agitator, Laundry Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Maintenance T&E Laundry Equipment

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Wood Grey Door Metal Bicycle part Hardwood Font Symbol Tool Wood stain

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Agitator - Laundry