WASHING MACHINE
T1982.31
One of earliest conventional washing machines with attached wringer. Made in Syracuse, U.S.A. Price for 25 pounds ($50). In 46 years of service motor not rewound. Mechanism was completely enclosed with iron cover. Motor: "A.C. Model No. 31931 \ Frame 149, Form DA \ Volts 250 \ Amps 2.2 \ H.P. 1 \ 4, Speed 1140 \ Temperature rise 50 open \ no Me 428 \ General Electric Co \ Schenectady N.Y., U.S.A.. Washer Manufactured in Fort Wayne, Indiana. "THE EASY WASHER MODEL M \ PATENTED \ U.S. MAR 26 1912 \ OTHER PATENTS PENDING \ 635817 \ SYRACUS WASING MACHINE CORPORATION SYRACUSE N.Y."
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | T1982.31 |
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| Accession Date: | 3 Mar 1982 |
Material
| Steel/Metal | steel, copper etc |
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| Copper/Metal |
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Measurement
| diameter | 630mm |
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| height | 1350mm |
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