Wringer Washing Machine

Object detail

Accession number

1978.761

Maker

ACME Manufacturing Company

Description

Large, metal handle with wooden grip. Turns 2 rubber rollers. Clothes go through these rollers and all water is squeezed out. 2 metal clamps for attaching wringer to the washing machine. Wooden slat above rollers.

Marks

SOLE MAKERS/ ACME MANUFACTURING CO/ DAVID STREET/GLASGOW Ink Stamp
A Engraved

Media/Materials

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

Credit Line

ACME Manufacturing Company. Wringer Washing Machine, 1978.761. 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

Glasgow Strathclyde Scotland Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Wood Rectangle Metal Natural material Antique Bronze Font Brass Art History

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