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matching galvanised iron household objects
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Kew Historical Society IncDomestic object, Galvanised Iron Wash Tub, 20th Century
... galvanised iron household objects... iron household objects Painted (exterior) galvanised iron oval ...Item of portable laundry equipment that might have multiple purposes including washing infants.Painted (exterior) galvanised iron oval wash tub. The portable tub has two handles and an overhanging rim.laundry equipment, wash tubs, galvanised iron household objects -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Functional object - bucket, c. 1950
A small metal bucket such as this was a common item in a household, farm or factory, 20th century and earlier. It would have been used to carry liquids such as water, milk or cleaning fluids and small loads such as feed for animals or picked fruit and vegetables. Today iron buckets are still in use but have been largely replaced by plastic ones.This bucket is retained for display purposes, perhaps in a dairy farm display.This is a galvanised iron bucket. It has as circular base with a strengthening metal strip around the edge and a tapered body with a circular top. A metal handle is inserted into small metal loops on the sides. There is some rusting in the inside base area.household items, dairy farm implements -
Kew Historical Society IncEquipment, Galvanised Iron Laundry Dipper, 20th Century
... dipper household objects Cylindrical galvanised iron laundry ...A dipper was used to transfer clean water to the wash tubCylindrical galvanised iron laundry dipper with handle.laundry dipper, household objects -
Mont De LanceyFunctional object - Wash Tub, early 1900's
These large tubs had multiple uses including washing clothes or bathing infants or children when water was not connected to the laundry or home in the early 1900's. The water was recycled by pouring it on the garden or fruit trees. It was used for containing crop harvesting too.A large vintage round galvanised iron tub tapering slightly to the flat base. It is seamed on both sides, made from two sheets of iron. It has two handles riveted on the sides and an overhanging rim at the top. It has been painted cream coloured on the inside. There is a wide steel band around the base which has been soldered on.laundry equipment, wash tubs, household objects
