Electric Washing Machine - Hahndorf, SA, Australia
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S 35° 01.747 E 138° 48.594
54H E 300203 N 6121536
Electric Washing Machine in Hahndorf Academy
Waymark Code: WMX9EX
Location: South Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 12/12/2017
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WASHING DAY
The electric washing machine became commonplace in the mid-twentieth century. Until that time, most homes relied on either electric, gas or wood-fired coppers in which clothes were boiled before being hauled out with a wooden stick and rinsed in two different tubs of cold water, fed through a wringer or mangle to remove the water and then hung on a line to dry. Scrubbing boards were used to aid in the removal of ingrained dirt.
This ingenious device is a home-made manually - operated wooden washing machine.
Under the lid is a space for a washtub where thick wooden dowelling acts as agitators to remove dirt, making the scrubbing board obsolete.
Taken from the sign in photo:
This old wooden washing machine is a nice example that is displayed in the German Migration Museum. The museum has an interesting history and highlights Hahndorf's pioneering families. This is a museum well worth visiting when in the area. Hahndorf is a small town that offers a botanical garden, several walking and hiking trails and is set in a picturesque mountain setting.
Address: German Migration Museum, Hahndorf Academy (former), 68 Main St, Hahndorf, SA, Australia 5245
Website for Museum/Business: [Web Link]
Admission: Free
Business Hours: Open 7 Days 10am - 5pm
Website for additional information: Not listed
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