Doll's washing machine
Pedigree
Category
Dolls' accessories
Date
Unknown
Materials
Plastic
Measurements
85 mm (length); 105 mm (width); 165 mm (height)
Place of origin
U.K.
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 663657
Summary
A Sindy washing machine, battery operated (batteries not included). The washing machine comprises a yellow plastic main body and drainage tray, and a cream plastic top with hinged door. Inside the door is a black plastic spinning mechanism. There is a control panel made of black plastic with a black plastic knob and a panel sticker in black, white, red, orange and yellow with 'Sindy WRS' detail. Either side of the black plastic panel are two spring mounted push button controls, one has a 'Wash' sticker and the other a 'Drain' sticker. At the back is a white plastic slide-off panel where the batteries should be placed. The batteries power a motor that is controlled by the 'Wash' switch and turns the spinning mechanism in the drum. The 'Drain' switch allows the water to drain into the drainage tray at the bottom which slides out for emptying.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Joanne Armstrong in November 2010.
Makers and roles
Pedigree , manufacturer