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Thor Electric Washing Machine, circa 1907

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Washing Machine

Date Made

circa 1907

Creator Notes

Patented by Alva J. Fisher. Manufactured by Hurley Machine Co. of Chicago, Illinois

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

29.369.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Hurley Machine Company.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Cast iron
Rubber (Material)
Steel (Alloy)

Dimensions

Height: 52 in
Width: 37 in
Length: 31 in

Inscriptions

On wheel: THOR ELECTRIC WASHER On front and side of tank: THOR / HURLEY MACHINE CO. / CHICAGO, NEW YORK, TORONTO, LONDON On back of wringer: ANCHOR BRAND THOR-ELECTRIC 780 On base of wringer: REVERSIBLE WATER BOARD
Thor Electric Washing Machine, circa 1907