Washing Machine

2017.0201.011

Washing Machine

Dimensions

53 in. H x 24 in. W x 24 in. L Item (Overall)

250 lb Weight

22.5 in. Diameter

Description
Washing machine with a copper tub, wooden lid, and cast iron base. It is fully electric, operated by a 110 volt Emeron motor with three gear boxes. One box is for the agitator and two are for the wringer. This is the "Daylight" model of washing machine by the Puffer-Hubbard Mfg. Co. which was located in Minneapolis. The machine was owned and used by the Ryder family in their home at 2421 Clinton Avenue South in Minneapolis.

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