Washing machine
Press Capps Ltd
Category
Historic Services / Laundry
Date
Unknown
Materials
Iron, zinc, wood and paint
Measurements
1180 mm (H); 640 mm (W); 580 mm (D)
Place of origin
Gorst Road
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1148282
Summary
Table-top washing machine. Made of blue painted zinc and cream painted wood on a green painted iron stand. Marked on lid 'THE HOUSEWIFE'S DARLING WASHER. NOTES..... INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE..... PRESS CAPPS LTD. HOME APPLIANCES DEPT. GORST ROAD. LONDON NW10'.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
On the lid: THE HOUSEWIFE'S DARLING WASHER. NOTES..... INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE..... PRESS CAPPS LTD. HOME APPLIANCES DEPT. GORST ROAD. LONDON NW10'.
Makers and roles
Press Capps Ltd