Washing Machine [ABC 'Electric Laundress' Oscillator]

Object detail

Accession number

1969.223

Maker

Altorfer Brothers Company

Production period

1910s

Description

This machine is called an Electric Laundress Oscillator. Both, the copper oscillating tub and wringer, are electric. The unit consists of a large copper oscillating tub held by brackets to a large blue stand. There is a wooden wringer attachment at the top with a pair of rollers to squeeze out the clothes.

Marks

ABC
'Electric Laundress'
Oscillator Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

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

Credit Line

Altorfer Brothers Company. Circa 1912. Washing Machine [ABC 'Electric Laundress' Oscillator], 1969.223. 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

Peoria Illinois United States of America North America Americas

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Motor vehicle Hood Automotive design Automotive exterior Bumper Fender Gas Wood Classic car Auto part

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