Washing machine
Thomas Bradford and Co.
Category
Historic Services / Laundry
Date
Unknown
Materials
cast iron and wood
Measurements
1130 mm (H); 920 mm (W); 750 mm (D)
Place of origin
Manchester
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1148178
Summary
Washing machine. A washing machine with a wooden lid and drum within a cast iron frame and with a crank. Marked on frame 'The Vowel 1'. Marked on drum 'Thomas Bradford and Co London and Manchester Patent No 97729'. Washing instructions embossed on metal plate on lid.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
Lid: [Washing instructions embossed on metal plate on lid.] Frame: The Vowel 1 Drum: Thomas Bradford and Co London and Manchester Patent No 97729
Makers and roles
Thomas Bradford and Co., maker