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Washboard

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

GUSN

GUSN-223692

Description

Large washboard. The wooden frame bears an inscription on the back, now faded. It frames a ridged metal board

Details

Descriptive Terms

wood (plant material)
iron (metal)
Washboard

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

597

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

12 7/16 x 1 3/16 (WxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.2012

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