Dry cleaning machine
Spik
Category
Historic Services / Laundry
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and plywood
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24672
Summary
Blue-grey SPIK dry cleaning machine comprising a metal drum with spring-clip lid inside which is a rotating metal mesh drum, the whole mounted on a plywood base by four brackets. On the outer drum is a gold and red label incorporating a human figure and a star reading; INSTITUTE OF HYGIENE / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING INSTITUTE. On one end of the drum is a rectangular metal trademark plate incorporating the figure of a stylised woman reading; SPIK / HOME DRY CLEANING MACHINE.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Spik , manufacturer