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Washboard

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

GUSN

GUSN-223689

Description

Medium size washboard. The wooden frame bears inscriptions on both sides. It frames a ridged metal board

Details

Descriptive Terms

hardwood
iron (metal)
Washboard

Inscription

"Standard Family Size/"Made of Hardwood"/Manufactured by/ Carolina Washboards/ Raingh N. C."
"No 25/Galvanized"

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

598

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

12 7/16 x 1 (WxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.2013

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