Summary
Sunbeam Electric Manufacturing Company washing machine, made in Evansville, Indiana, USA and used in the Melbourne suburb of Caulfield.
Patent documentation dated 1919 and filed in 1924 for driving and controlling mechanisms for washing machines appear to show similar mechanisms to that seen on Museums Victoria's washing machine.
Physical Description
Electric washing machine, rocker action. Washing compartment is a copper barrel, mounted on a grey painted metal frame on castors. Frame has perforated metal panels front and back. Copper barrel has opening hatch with handle at top. At top, frame supports wringer with rubber rollers. Electric cord and switches are on left side.
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Manufacturer
Sunbeam Electrical Manufacturing Co., Evansville, Indiana, United States of America, circa 1924-1925
Patent documentation 1919, filed 1924. -
Place Used
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Inscriptions
'Surf action' with imagery of ocean surf on side of machine.
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overall dimensions
78.2 cm (Length), 67.8 cm (Width), 127.8 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Domestic Appliances, Domestic Work, Electrical Technology, Housework, Washing
