Machine - Washing machine, Early 20th century

Historical information

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.

Physical description

Osmond Little Marvel galvanised tin hand washing machine with six funnels attached to a frame and then a handle; brass name plate.

Inscriptions & markings

Osmond Little Marvel washing machine No.3820 Patented

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