Washing machine, 1900-1920 (Approximate)

Physical description

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 bowl

Inscriptions & markings

On wheel: "241X". On barrel: "Trade Mark / Banner Rotary / Made By / (illegible word) Washing Machine Co. / (illegible) Ohio, U.S.A.". On spindle covering: "163"

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