Washboard Used by Susana Allen Hunter and Family

THF44746 / Washboard Used by Susana Allen Hunter and Family

Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Washboard

Date Made

1940-1970

Creators

Columbus Washboard Company

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2006.80.31

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Given in Memory of Susana Allen Hunter by Paul Hunter and Tommie and Susie Hunter.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Metal

Technique

Galvanizing

Dimensions

Height: 23.5 in
Width: 12.5 in
Length: 1.25 in

Inscriptions

Printed on front: SUNNYLAND Printed on back: STANDARD FAMILY SIZE / GALVANIZED / NO. 2090 / MANUFACTURED BY COLUMBUS WASHBOARD CO. / COLUMBUS, OH

Keywords	United States, Alabama, Wilcox county United States, Alabama, Dallas county Washboards Laundry Hunter, Susana Allen, 1912-2005 Hunter family

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