Washing machine lid
Jiffy Automatic Clothes Washer Ltd
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
wood and iron
Measurements
400 mm (H); 350 mm (W); 350 mm (D)
Place of origin
Accrington
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1150568
Summary
Washing machine lid. A wooden washing machine lid with a cast iron handle, attached to a galvanised rotary blade and with a metal label 'JIFFY AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER CO LTD A1520 PROTECTED BY PATENTS ACCRINGTON ENGLAND'.
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 top of the lid: 'JIFFY AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER CO LTD A1520 PROTECTED BY PATENTS ACCRINGTON ENGLAND'
Makers and roles
Jiffy Automatic Clothes Washer Ltd, manufacturer