The great thing about antiques is that they give us a glimpse into what life was like in the past. While browsing through our user-submitted photos, we couldn’t help but notice all of the antique and vintage items we used to help keep our clothes clean.
Check out the following demonstration of some antique washing machines in action. Can you imagine what it must have been like to use a mechanical washing machine for the first time?
Take a look at some of our favorite, user-submitted photos!
“The string chairs were inherited from my Cora Willeford, my husband’s grandmother. The ironing board was purchased many years ago at Canton, TX. It used to have a paper print on top of the board, but is has since been lost.”
“Can anyone tell me something this. Its a Johnson 1915 copper washing machine. I’m hoping it might be worth something but I don’t know. Thanks in advance”
“Got this old wooden ironing board at a yard sale on Sunday for $15. Seemed like a lot but it was at least 80 years old and very primitive with no wires. Likely hand made too. I cleaned it up with a bit of stain and clear coat… It will make a nice table.”
“All original Syracuse Washing Machine Corporation washing machine. I believe this to be a RARE PIECE. I have worn myself out trying to find more information on this item. “
from: Paula Surgener: “I found this a few weeks ago. I couldn’t resist. It is a early 1900s wooden washing machine”
