Historical information

Patented RapidWash plunger design with attached wringer. These machines significantly reduced the effort required to launder heavy items compared with hand-washing in a tub.

Physical description

A metal tub 44 centimetres diameter and 50 high supported by three legs that are 24 centimetres long. A metal bar extends 27 centimetres above the tub and has a 66 centimetre long metal bar attached by a hinge, above the middle of the tub this bar has a hinged attachment with a 24 centimetre long metal bar on ii which has a 38 centimetre wide and 24 centimetre high metal conical plunger with a fluted apron on the end of it. The plunger is forced up and down the tub by the lever action of the 66 centimetre bar. A water outlet is in the bottom of the tub. There is a piece of wood six and a half centimetres by two centimetres by 45 centimetres attached to the tub which would have supported a ringer.

Inscriptions & markings

THE LEHMANN
COMPRESSED AIR AND VACUME WASHING MACHINE
PAT No 30614/30