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City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Functional object - Laundry Equipment, washing machine, c1919
... Laundry Equipment, washing machine...hand washing machines... shaped hand washing machine with a hand crank to operate a metal...This hand washing machine c1919 consists of a metal barrel...THE / LEHMAN/ COMPRESSED AIR AND / VACUUM WASHING MACHINE... Equipment, washing machine Functional object This hand washing ...Eduard Lehman, Zurich Switzerland patented a metal barrel shaped hand washing machine with a hand crank to operate a metal plunger in 1919. Such hand washing machines were used by settlers in Moorabbin Shire An 83 year old Visitor on site remembers using this type of washing machine. He had to push the agitator for 5 minutes. Prior to his mother buying the washer, all laundry was hand washed in troughs.Such hand washing machines greatly reduced the workload of the women of pioneer familes in Moorabbin ShireThis hand washing machine c1919 consists of a metal barrel, standing on 4 legs, and has a hand crank to operate a cone shaped metal agitator.THE / LEHMAN/ COMPRESSED AIR AND / VACUUM WASHING MACHINE / Pat. No. 50614/30lehman eduard, hand washing machines, laundry equipment, pioneers, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham -
Cheese World Museum
Washing machine, Lehmann
... Washing machine...washing machines...Hand-operated washing machine consisting of a cylindrical...Lehmann's Patented Vacuum Washing Machine...-ocean-road Washing machine Hand-operated washing machine ...Hand-operated washing machine consisting of a cylindrical barrel with a handle on either side, a wooden hand rail to one side on the top and three legs running down the outside. A conical plunger with a fluted apron is connected to the handle. A water outlet is in the base of the barrel.Lehmann's Patented Vacuum Washing Machinelehmann, laundry equipment, washing machines -
Cheese World Museum
Machine - Washing machine, Early 20th century
... Washing machine...-yearly report of the Osmond Little Marvel Washing Machine Company...Osmond Little Marvel galvanised tin hand washing machine...Osmond Little Marvel washing machine No.3820 Patented...Osmond Little Marvel Washing Machine Company...-ocean-road Washing machine Machine Osmond Little Marvel ...Used by Mrs Elsie Singleton (nee Waldron) in her home at Wedderburn. The machine was invented by Samuel Osmond. The first half-yearly report of the Osmond Little Marvel Washing Machine Company was noted in the Adelaide Advertiser on 2 December 1903 when HG Prince presided. The number of directors was later reduced to 3. Osmond Little Marvel galvanised tin hand washing machine with six funnels attached to a frame and then a handle; brass name plate.Osmond Little Marvel washing machine No.3820 Patentedsamuel osmond, elsie singleton (née waldron)' wedderburn -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Functional object - Laundry Eqipment , 'ACME' clothes wringer, mid 20thC
... washing machines... to a wash trough or hand washing machine to remove excess water from... machine for removing excess water from washing. The pressure of 2... by screw clamps to a wash trough or washing machine for removing ...This ACME portable clothes wringer could be attached to a wash trough or hand washing machine to remove excess water from the washing. It was much less cumbersome that the earlier Mangles used for this purposeMost homes of 20th C in City of Moorabbin would have had one of these ACME wringers . It greatly eased the washday burden of the women. The Exchange Hotel Nepean Highway Cheltenham was a well established meeting place for Moorabbin Shire settlers by 1915A metal clothes wringer with side hand crank and 2 rollers that could be attached by screw clamps to a wash trough or washing machine for removing excess water from washing. The pressure of 2 rollers was controlled by a screw on the top of machine that could be loosened or tightened according to the material being passed through.ACME 14 INCH / on hand crank is list of patents for Great Britain, USA, Aust. NZ, Germany, Belgium, Sweden moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, laundry equipment, washing, washing mangles, washing machines -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Washing machine and wringer, 1920's
... Washing machine and wringer...Washing Machine [Metal with plunger on leve ron a three... Glasgow Washing Machine The Lehmann, compressed air and vacuum..., Mulwala Washing machine and wringer Washing Machine [Metal ...significant household item for a large familyWashing Machine [Metal with plunger on leve ron a three legged base with tap at base for emptying] Wringer attachedOn the wringer :Made in Great Britain Acme Wringers Ltd Glasgow Washing Machine The Lehmann, compressed air and vacuum washing machine no.30614/30 -
Cheese World Museum
Manual, How to operate the ABC Spinner
... washing machines...Donated with the ABC Spinner washing machine... Spinner washing machine Allansford Altofer Brothers ABC Spinner ...Donated with the ABC Spinner washing machineBlue heavy paper cover with black lettering and an illustration of Model 60. Full title is 'How to operate the ABC Spinner -Spins Away Water -Spins Away Dirt. The Porcelain Washer -Manufactured by Altofer Bros Company Established 1909 Peoria Illinois Contents include parts price list and instructions for use'allansford, altofer brothers, abc spinner, washing machines, laundry aids -
Andrew Ross Museum
Wooden Rocking Washing Machine, 01/01/1900
... Wooden Rocking Washing Machine...washing machine...Hand made 1900. Pivoted rocking washing machine which has...Wooden rocking washing machine. Wooden pivoted container...) Kangaroo Ground melbourne Wooden Rocking Washing Machine Wooden ...Hand made 1900. Pivoted rocking washing machine which has ribs on the base and sides to aid its effectiveness.Wooden rocking washing machine. Wooden pivoted container supported on stand. Internal sides and base have ribs. washing machine, rocking washing machine, -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Washing Machine, Circa 1876
... Washing Machine...washing machine 1876.household appliance...This Washing Machine is made of wood and the main barrel...F.WOLTER & ECHBERG"S PATENT WASHING MACHINE .NO 2955. 6... Street Learmonth goldfields Washing Machine This Washing Machine ...This is an early example of a mechanical device for the washing of clothes.It worked on a rocking motion making the chore of washday easier for the housewife.This is an early example of a mechanical device for washing of clothes.This Washing Machine is made of wood and the main barrel part is a rectangular shaped box with slopping sides.On the top is the lid and a handle.It is set on a stand which allowes it to be used with a rocking motion.F.WOLTER & ECHBERG"S PATENT WASHING MACHINE .NO 2955. 6 RUSSELL STREET MELBOURNE.ROYAL LETTERS PATENT GRANTED 1876.washing machine 1876.household appliance -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Washing Machine
... Washing Machine...Hand operated washing machine - plunger type - a central...On Side of container - 'The Zwar' VACUUM Washing Machine... Mitcham melbourne Washing Machine Machine Hand operated washing ...Hand operated washing machine - plunger type - a central cone plunger attached to a fulcrum point (adjustable in height) on side with a long arm. Depth of plunger action also adjustable. All mounted on a three leg frame. Container is slightly coned shaped at bottom and has a drain tap at bottom for emptying water. Container can also be lifted off. Provision made for attachment of a wringer (this could be a later modification). Plunger is approx 37cm in diameter and has four 1.5cm holes for water to be forced through. Unit is galvanised steel but frame appears to have been painted with 'Silverfros'.On Side of container - 'The Zwar' VACUUM Washing Machine Patent No 2089/31domestic items, laundering -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Domestic Item, Washing Machine
... Washing Machine...washing machine...Washing machine in the Bon Accord Museum, Burra, South..., 3350 goldfields Domestic Item Washing Machine Washing machine ...Washing machine in the Bon Accord Museum, Burra, South Australia.washing, washing machine, burra -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Schwerkolt Cottage
... Black and white photo of children admiring washing machine... and white photo of children admiring washing machine at Schwerkolt ...Black and white photo of children admiring washing machine at Schwerkolt Cottageschwerkolt cottage, mitcham -
Cheese World Museum
Washing Machine, Altofer Brothers Company, ABC Electric Spinner Dryer, 1934 (estimated)
... Washing Machine...washing machines...-ocean-road Washing Machine ABC Electric Spinner Dryer ...Believed to be on of the first combined washer/spinner machinesCylindrical spinner with a square metal top wash tub, with gyrator agitator in the centre and lid with two hinges. The green and tan tub has red writing 'ABC Spinner'. Tub and spinner are mounted on a triangular base. The spinner has a downward sloping plate at the front.ABC Spinner in red writing on the tub.allansford, washing machines, abc, altofer, loth -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Washing Machine and Wringer
... Washing Machine and Wringer...washing machine...Washing machine wood & metal with wringer or mangle... Warrnambool great-ocean-road Washing Machine and Wringer Washing ...Washing machine wood & metal with wringer or mangle. Painted rust and black [number not found]flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, washing machine, wringer, mangle, laundry, housework, domestic, cleaning -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Washing Machine, Estimated 1800's
... Washing Machine...Hand operated washing machine. Works on same principal... Anglesea great-ocean-road Washing Machine Hand operated washing ...Hand operated washing machine. Works on same principal as our model on display. Made of a metal drum with supporting metal legs. It includes a metal handle with an agitator. A piece of wood is bolted to the side of the washing machine for mounting a hand wringer. Such a machine was ideal for homes that did not have electricity. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
... and loads the washing machine with operating theatre laundry. ... and loads the washing machine with operating theatre laundry ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph taken at the 1st Australian Field Hospital. Here Medic Cpl Alex Berry sorts, prepares and loads the washing machine with operating theatre laundry. photograph, 1st australian field hospital, medic, cpl alex (chuck) berry, laundry services, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Clothes Washing Tool
... 'copper' washing machine... clothes out of a copper (washing machine).... clothes out of a copper (washing machine). This type of fork ...This type of fork was used back in the days before electrical washing machines were invented. Ladies used to boil water in a 'copper' over a fire and wash the clothes and linen in it. The water was boiling hot. This wooden washing tool was used to retrieve the washing before hanging it on the line.This tool has been carved from wood. It is shaped like a two pronged fork and would have been used to lift washed clothes out of a copper (washing machine).washing clothes, 'copper' washing machine, domestic, laundry -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Two interior views of Woodruff's Superior Dairy, corner Bridge and Derham Streets, Port Melbourne, 1950s
... interior views a) Bottle washing machine, b) Bottling machine... interior views a) Bottle washing machine, b) Bottling machine ...From the Woodruff family archives, images of Woodruff's Superior Dairy at Bridge and Derham Sts. A4 lasercopy of 2 interior views a) Bottle washing machine, b) Bottling machineDetails typed on labelsindustry, business and traders - dairies, woodruff's superior dairies -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Washing Machine, C1860 on
... Washing Machine...Hand operated washing machine which is operated...Washing Machine Machine Hand operated washing machine which ...Hand operated washing machine which is operated by a windlass. Also included is a hand rotated mangle with a worm drive and adjustable leaf spring.A gear reduction drive operates either the mangle or the washer.Patented Feb 1860domestic items, laundering -
Federation University Historical Collection
Magazine - Booklet, New Zealand Patent Office Journal, 1916, 07/12/1916
... , andtrademarks. Patents include a portable washing machine, Kinematograph.... Patents include a portable washing machine, Kinematograph shutter ...Charcoal soft covered booklet with general notices, designs, andtrademarks. Patents include a portable washing machine, Kinematograph shutter, anti-splash valves, Railway collision preventing, telephone automatic coin slot patents, trademark -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Wringer - washing clothes
... washing machine; ringer; Mount Beauty; laundry;... that holds the washing. Later on washing machines were made... - washing clothes White metal machine with 2 adjoining cloth ...Wringers were used to wring clothes dry after washing. This is a manual one that can be attached to a trough or container that holds the washing. Later on washing machines were made with the wringer already attached and were operated by electricity. Afterwards washing machines spun the clothes dry as part of their cycle.This wringer was used by a resident of the Mount Beauty township during the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme in the 1940's and 1950's. White metal machine with 2 adjoining cloth cylinders in the middle. The metal rectangular shape forms a frame around the cylinders which have a metal shield above them and a metal flap below them. At the bottom, on each side is a protruding metal vice enabling the machine to be attached to a container. On one side is a lever with a wooden handle that can be wound around to rotate the cylinders towards each other."Acme" in red on the middle of the top front and "Acme" in white in the middle of the top of the back.washing machine; ringer; mount beauty; laundry; -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Washing machine, 1900-1920 (Approximate)
... Washing machine... / Made By / (illegible word) Washing Machine Co. / (illegible...-country Washing machine Circular barrel on 4 legs with hand ...Circular barrel on 4 legs with hand turning wheel, hinged lid - wooden dollie agitator inside. Internal corrugated base. Attachment for wringer. Handles either side of barrel. Cork bung for emptying. Metal bands round bowlOn wheel: "241X". On barrel: "Trade Mark / Banner Rotary / Made By / (illegible word) Washing Machine Co. / (illegible) Ohio, U.S.A.". On spindle covering: "163"laundry equipment, banner rotary -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Washing Machine, 1930s
... Washing Machine...washing machine...This washing machine is an early model hand machine which...This washing machine is an early model hand machine which ...This washing machine is an early model hand machine which came from Allansford, near Warrnambool.This item is an interesting example of an early washing machine with its primitive and simple parts.This is a cylindrical galvanised metal tub mounted on a metal stand. It has a metal ring around the top of the tub and a wooden handle serving as the washing mechanism. The name of the manufacturer is stencilled on the side of the tub.QUEENS HEAD AUSTRALIAvintage household items, washing machine, mechanical washing machine, warrnambool history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Washing Machine, c. 1960
... Washing Machine...HOOVER TWIN TUB WASHING MACHINE MODEL 1116 The twin tub... Mitcham melbourne Washing Machine Machine HOOVER TWIN TUB WASHING ...This was donated by the Eastern Emergency VolunteersHOOVER TWIN TUB WASHING MACHINE MODEL 1116 The twin tub machine appears to have been developed to assist in the washing of clothes by including a spin dryer. One tub had an agitator in the side wall to wash clothes which were then lifted into the spin dryer.Hoovermatic GZ046916domestic items, laundering, electrical technology, appliances & accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Washing Machine, c.1970
... Washing Machine...Simpson electric washing machine with wringer attached... Mitcham melbourne Washing Machine Machine Simpson electric washing ...Was used by owner until concerned that children may have hurt themselves on the wringerSimpson electric washing machine with wringer attached above bowl. White, round with removable lid. Front lever: Wash/Stop; three buttons on front: Empty-Wash-Off indicated. Appliance on castors attached wringer with metal drip tray and two rubber rollers. Wringer will pivot.Simpsondomestic items, laundering, electrical technology, appliances & accessories -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Washing Machine - Wringer
... Washing Machine - Wringer...electric washing machine. mt beauty. s.e.c.v. kiewa hydro...This electric washing machine was typical of the machines... Electric Scheme. electric washing machine. mt beauty. s.e.c.v ...This electric washing machine was typical of the machines in the homes of Mt Beauty during the 1950's. This one has a wringer attached enabling the washing to be pushed through squeezing the water out after washing.Mt Beauty township was constructed in the early 1950s with electricity connected. Residents were employees of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria and worked on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.Metal green cylinder standing on 4 roller coasters. Cylinder has 3 sections - bottom short & yellow, the rest divided into 2, each section is held by a strip of steel bracing. The top section of the cylinder is hollow with a stainless steel metal agitator with 3 'wings'. The cylinder has a rotatable switch on the outside and a moveable knob. Opposite on the outside is a metal pipe widening to the wringer which hangs above the cylinder. The green wringer has 2 cloth covered cylinders that can be separated by moving knobs. A flat stainless steel curved flat surface comes out at an angle below the cloth cylinder. An electric cord is attached. The cylinder has a lid with a knob in its middle.On the wringer: "Stampco"electric washing machine. mt beauty. s.e.c.v. kiewa hydro electric scheme. home duties. housework. wringer washing machine. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - Myer Catalogue, 1952
... jewellery, cameras, books, kitchen ware, tools, copper & washing..., kitchen ware, tools, copper & washing machines, ladies night ...The Myer Emporium has had a history of over 100 years, and was first started by Sidney Myer trading his wares from door to door.Myer catalogue representing the store's latest goods to the purchaser - ranging from fashion, lingerie, materials, costume jewellery, cameras, books, kitchen ware, tools, copper & washing machines, ladies night attire, shoes, mens wear, Jodhpurs, etc., childrens wear, school wear, manchester, suitcases, furniture.Cover missing - Autumn Winter Collectionbooks, catalogues -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Wash Board, Estimated 20th century
... to hand wash clothes (pre electric washing machines). Early wash... washing machines). Early wash boards were made of wood ...Rectangular wooden frame with glass ribbed insert used to hand wash clothes (pre electric washing machines). Early wash boards were made of wood, then replaced by metal (19th century)O. In the 20th century galvanised steel was most common. Some modern boards were made of glass as this one is.Nonelaundry, washboard -
National Wool Museum
Sample, dyed wool
... (in a washing machine) and sells to craft shops. She runs workshops... which she felts herself (in a washing machine) and sells ...This sample is one of five donated by Mrs Walker who dyes her own yarns to knit into hats which she felts herself (in a washing machine) and sells to craft shops. She runs workshops and also teaches home dyeing. She uses a Landscape and Earth Pallette and also uses food colourings and jelly and cake decorating colours.Sample of hand dyed wool produced by Mrs Robin Walker, 1999.handicrafts, walker, mrs robin -
National Wool Museum
Sample, dyed wool
... (in a washing machine) and sells to craft shops. She runs workshops... which she felts herself (in a washing machine) and sells ...This sample is one of five donated by Mrs Walker who dyes her own yarns to knit into hats which she felts herself (in a washing machine) and sells to craft shops. She runs workshops and also teaches home dyeing. She uses a Landscape and Earth Pallette and also uses food colourings and jelly and cake decorating colours.Sample of hand dyed wool produced by Mrs Robin Walker, 1999.handicrafts, walker, mrs robin -
National Wool Museum
Sample, dyed wool
... (in a washing machine) and sells to craft shops. She runs workshops... which she felts herself (in a washing machine) and sells ...This sample is one of five donated by Mrs Walker who dyes her own yarns to knit into hats which she felts herself (in a washing machine) and sells to craft shops. She runs workshops and also teaches home dyeing. She uses a Landscape and Earth Pallette and also uses food colourings and jelly and cake decorating colours.Sample of hand dyed wool produced by by Mrs Robin Walker, 1999.handicrafts, walker, mrs robin