Genuine Mississippi Washing Machine - Gilbert, AZ
N 33° 20.972 W 111° 47.412
12S E 426474 N 3690316
This Genuine Mississippi Brand Washing tub sits in the hall of the Gilbert Historical Museum.
Waymark Code: WMW2D5
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 06/30/2017
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This old oak tub is a washing machine. A significant step up from boiling clothes in a big black tub over the fire, this machine allowed the clothes to be agitated in the hot water and run through the wringer rather than by hand. Of course, in most situations, the water was still heated by fire. Sold in the Sears and Roebuck catalog for $5.62 in 1908, this helped relieve washer women, almost always the case, of significant physical effort. Given its condition, I suspect the wood has been refinished and the plastic appearing agitator is a bit suspicious. The name Mississippi is unmistakeable.
Address:
10 South Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
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Website for Museum/Business: [Web Link]
Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children $3
Business Hours:
Open Tuesday – Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed Sundays, Mondays and Holidays
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