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 Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: T1982.31
Accession Date: 3 Mar 1982

Material

Steel/Metal

steel, copper etc

Copper/Metal

Measurement

diameter630mm
height1350mm

 


 

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